Michigan Senate panel mulls financial ‘Catch-22’ for farms pledged federal clean energy funding

The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee is examining the impact of the Trump administration's cancellation of rural energy grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Affected businesses, including Harvest Solar and Westcroft Gardens and Farm, argue that the USDA created a 'Catch-22' by rescinding funds for projects that required a finalized agreement after completion, leaving 18 businesses unable to secure reimbursement.