Business · 21/06/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USDA Announces Loan Application Procedures for Rural Energy Savings Program

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The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is seeking letters of intent from eligible entities to apply for loans under the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP), with application deadlines and eligibility requirements outlined in a new notice.

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