Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Act of 2006

H.R. 4897, the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Act of 2006, was designed to expand financial support for green energy initiatives in rural America. The bill proposed increasing and extending federal funding through 2011 to provide grants and loans to farmers, ranchers, and rural small business owners. These funds were intended to help these individuals purchase renewable energy systems, such as wind or solar power, and make energy-saving upgrades to their existing operations. The goal of the legislation was to reduce energy costs for rural businesses while promoting the use of sustainable energy sources.