Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC) has taken the initiative to enhance the energy efficiency of its buildings. With the support of MLEC’s Revolving Loan Fund, LLCC is retrofitting its campus with LED lighting. This upgrade will reduce the time and money spent on replacing bulbs and will lower its monthly energy usage. The MLEC Board has approved a loan totaling $29,571 for this project.
The MLEC Revolving Loan Fund was established through a grant provided by the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program, which offers loans and grants to rural cooperatives for specific economic development purposes.
“Mille Lacs Energy is proud to support Long Lake Conservation Center,” said Sarah Cron, MLEC’s CEO. “Revolving loan funds are a key resource that cooperatives can use to assist those in our communities.”
The MLEC Revolving Loan Fund accepts applications on an ongoing basis from private businesses, public entities, and non-profit organizations for projects that will significantly benefit rural areas in Aitkin, Mille Lacs, and Crow Wing Counties, as well as the surrounding region. Eligible projects must create or retain employment or provide essential community facilities and services. For more information on how to apply for a loan from the MLEC Revolving Loan Fund, please contact Logan Stall at (218) 927-2191.
