# Rural Energy for America Program
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2011-04-14 · Effective 2011-04-14 · 76 FR 21110
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-8460
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 21110
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 4280
- **Publication date:** 2011-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2011-04-14
## Abstract

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency) is establishing an interim rule for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. This interim rule modifies the existing grant and guaranteed loan program for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. In addition, it adds a grant program for feasibility studies for renewable energy systems and a grant program for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance, as provided in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/14/2011-8460/rural-energy-for-america-program)
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