USDA Announces Funding to Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure in Nine States

by | Feb 28, 2017 | USDA News

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2017 ? Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is making loans to electric cooperatives that will help continue to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity to rural residents, business and institutions in nine states.

“USDA continues to be a partner with cooperatives and utilities to expand and modernize the rural electric grid,” Glendenning said. “These loans represent the latest efforts to create jobs, help grow the rural economy, and support new technology.”