Energy & Utilities

<p>Energy and utilities covers power generation, renewable installation, energy efficiency services, and fuel distribution. Small energy-services contractors benefit from programs like USDA REAP, which funds rural renewable-energy and efficiency projects.</p><p>Solar installation and energy-efficiency contracting have grown into significant small-business trades with active franchise and acquisition markets.</p><p>BTV tracks energy-sector companies and the grant programs that fund small-business energy projects, citing official program pages at rd.usda.gov and energy.gov.</p>