; (4) to increase knowledge of industrial heat pump applications and benefits for rural utilities to support applications of industrial heat pumps for farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses; and (5) to support education on and awareness of industrial heat pump opportunities, applications, and benefits among extension specialists and extension agents. (b) Coordination The Secretary is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Energy with respect to the implementation of industrial heat pump programs. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 4. Rural Energy for America Program Section 9007(c)(1)(A) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i)(II), by inserting , including to purchase and install industrial heat pumps (as defined in section 2(a) of the Heat pump Energy Assistance and Training Act ) before ; and ; and (2) in clause (ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking processing and inserting processing, including industrial heat pumps (as so defined), . 5. Reporting (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing progress made in building awareness, creating materials, and providing support for farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses under this Act and the amendments made by this Act. (b) Inclusions The report under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an identification of important applications of industrial heat pumps in rural markets; (2) an assessment of the level of awareness of industrial heat pumps by key market actors, including Department of Agriculture program staff, heat pump suppliers, and rural utilities