USDA Rural Energy for America Program

This program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small business make energy efficient improvements and reduce the demand for conventional energy. A multitude of improvements can help lower energy costs for entities that choose to use a renewable energy source, including solar. This not only helps rural development and save energy costs, but also helps America achieve energy independence. Another great feature about this program is that it guarantees loan financing and grant funding as well.

A 2014 Farm Bill governs this program and has specific criteria to qualify for this program. Universal Solar System offers assistance by working with you to find out if your business meets these criteria and requirements. Our team of dedicated consultants work with you and help you with all necessary paperwork, from start to finish, making the process extremely smooth for small business owners.

Through our knowledge and expertise, we work with qualified small businesses to help them purchase real estate, construct new buildings and renovate existing properties. Qualified businesses are agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations. Small businesses in eligible rural areas are also eligible for this program. Businesses must be in an area other than a city or town with a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants and the urbanized area of that city or town