{"id":2499,"date":"2021-09-14T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/merkley-wyden-announce-280000-investment-in-renewable-energy-infrastructure-from-usda\/"},"modified":"2023-07-24T11:05:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:05:32","slug":"merkley-wyden-announce-280000-investment-in-renewable-energy-infrastructure-from-usda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/merkley-wyden-announce-280000-investment-in-renewable-energy-infrastructure-from-usda\/","title":{"rendered":"Merkley y Wyden anuncian una inversi\u00f3n de $280.000 en infraestructura de energ\u00eda renovable del USDA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Oregon&rsquo;s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that farms and rural businesses in Oregon will receive $280,000 to help rural communities transition to renewable energy systems and improve climate infrastructure while lowering energy costs. The low-cost loans are coming from a program championed by Merkley as one of his top priorities during his years as the top Democrat on the Senate subcommittee that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&ldquo;Renewable energy systems not only help farmers and agricultural producers be more sustainable, but they also expand economic opportunity for Oregonians across the state,&rdquo; <b>dijo Merkley.<\/b> &ldquo;Renewable energy is often cheaper to operate but comes with up-front costs that can be tough for farmers, ranchers, and others in rural Oregon. This funding will invest in climate-smart solutions for Oregon&rsquo;s small businesses to lower their bills while helping them fight back against the drought, fires, and storms that threaten their livelihoods.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Agriculture producers are major players in Oregon&rsquo;s economy and have much to gain from a transition to renewable energy,&rdquo; <b>dijo Wyden.<\/b> &ldquo;This wise investment in renewable energy infrastructure will ensure the strength and sustainability of Oregon&rsquo;s agriculture economy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The funding is part of a $464 million investment from USDA&rsquo;s Rural Energy Program and Electric Loan Program that seeks to lower energy costs in 48 states. Renewable energy projects at the following Oregon entities will receive funding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$100,000 going to Oregon Department of Energy (statewide)<\/li>\n<li>$100,000 going to the University of Oregon (Lane County)<\/li>\n<li>$20,000 going to CF Jensen Farms LLC (Marion County)<\/li>\n<li>$20,000 awarded to Marvin Gardens and Cattle Company LLC (Jackson County)<\/li>\n<li>$15,882 going to Collins Agricultural Consultants Incorporated (Clackamas County)<\/li>\n<li>$8,750 awarded to Oakview Farm Enterprises Incorporated (Linn County)<\/li>\n<li>$8,278 going to Barking Moon Farm LLC (Jackson County)<\/li>\n<li>$6,590 going to Nella Mae&#8217;s Farm LLC (Union County)<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. &ndash; Oregon&rsquo;s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that farms and rural businesses in Oregon will receive $280,000 to help rural communities transition to renewable energy systems and improve climate infrastructure while lowering energy costs. 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