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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Texas to Advance USDA’s $100 Billion Commitment to the Lone Star State with Historic Investments in Renewable Energy
AUSTIN, Oct. 25, 2016 – TODAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Austin, Texas to announce two multimillion-dollar investments that will help America’s small businesses and homeowners save money on their energy costs by making more renewable choices. During the visit, Secretary Vilsack will also take part in a roundtable discussion with local recipients of these investments.
Since the start of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested more than $100 billion in Texas to support the state’s farmers and ranchers, ensure availability of affordable housing, create jobs and promote economic opportunity for those who live, work and raise their families in rural Texas. While in Texas, Secretary Vilsack will add to that historic commitment by announcing a new effort that will help some Texas residents and businesses save money on their energy bills. Since 2009, the Department has provided financing for more than 14,000 energy projects nationwide, including helping roughly 15,000 rural small businesses, farmers and ranchers improve their bottom lines by installing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency solutions.
WHAT: Roundtable discussion about improving energy efficiency in rural areas
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Roundtable (open to media): 10:00 am CDT
Press Availability: 11:15 am CDT
WHERE: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
Please RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx
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