Scholten Announces Nearly $1.3 Million for Clean Energy Projects in West Michigan

April 4, 2024
Press Release

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) announced five clean energy investments for West Michigan businesses through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants program totaling nearly $1.3 million. The funding will support sustainability projects throughout Ottawa and Kent Counties.

“The transition to clean energy is essential to the health, safety, and longevity of our communities here in West Michigan and across the nation,” said Rep. Scholten. “This funding from the USDA will help make sure that West Michigan’s agricultural sector can cash in on a clean energy future.” 

The full allotments and recipients can be found below:

Ottawa County:

  • $273,240 to MLOR Orchards Inc. to purchase and install a 198.72 kilowatt (kW) ground mount solar photovoltaic system. 
  • $115,473 to SMR Farm and Storage LLC to purchase and install a 71.28 kW ground mount solar photovoltaic system.
  • $87,141 to Hortech Inc. to purchase and install a 76.44 kW roof mount solar photovoltaic system.

Kent County:

  • $668,250 to Hearty Fresh Inc. to purchase and install a 675 kW solar photovoltaic system.
  • $147,500 to Highpoint Land Holdings to purchase and install a 149.9 kW roof mounted solar photovoltaic system.