Awardee Name
JOSEPH HENRY BEUTH III DBA FLEURS INC
Grant Type
State
Project Title
SOLAR POWERED FARM
Awardee State/Territory
Rhode Island
Involved States/territories
Rhode Island
Award Year
2008
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to utilize solar energy to provide all the electrical power used on the farm to improve farm energy efficiency. A photovoltaic system will be installed on the roof of the barn to provide energy for the existing operation and planned expansion. The benefits include cleaner air and water by replacing electricity produced form fossil fuels with renewable solar power.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No