Join industry experts to review USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) and how it can benefit independent grocers. Numerous projects have been implemented to improve energy efficiency, reduce food waste, enhance merchandising, and address regulatory pressures like those from the AIM Act (2020). This session will detail the types of projects approved so far, potential profit improvements, and how grocers can continue to leverage REAP to enhance their operations. Topics will include the value of benchmarking stores against common standards for USDA REAP applications, operational improvements, employee engagement, Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting, and driving profit growth.