[Aqua-ohio] USDA program for energy efficiency/renewable energy improvements

[Wright, Nicole]

Dear Producers,
If there are energy efficiency or renewable energy improvements you'd like to make on the farm, I encourage you to look into the USDA program described below.
You can find more Ohio-based resources on the Ohio State FSA page, https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Ohio/index

USDA Rural Development Agency Seeks Applicants for the Rural Energy for America Program
The USDA Rural Development has available the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help farmers and rural, small, for-profit businesses install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 provided the program with significant funding to help farmers and small, rural businesses implement these systems.

Energy Efficiency Improvement projects can include grain dryer replacements, fans and motors, HVAC upgrades, lighting replacements along with other improvements as outlined in an energy audit.

Renewable energy projects can include Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, and Anaerobic Digester projects.
Applications are being accepted quarterly with applications due to the Rural Development State Office by December 31, 2023; March 31, 2024; June 30, 2024; or September 30, 2024.

  *   Energy Efficiency Improvement projects may be eligible for up to $500,000 or 50% of eligible project cost, whichever is less.
  *   Renewable energy projects may be eligible for up to $1,000,000 or 50% of eligible project costs, whichever is less.

Submission of a REAP application is strongly encouraged due to the increased availability of funds and per project funding.
Please contact Ohio staff members with questions:

  *   Danielle Frye               330-481-2230                   frye at usda.gov<mailto:danielle.frye at usda.gov>
  *   Jennifer Brown            614-255-2391                   brown at usda.gov<mailto:jennifer.brown at usda.gov>
  *   Marcy Lucas                740-885-3319                   lucas at usda.gov<mailto:marcella.lucas at usda.gov>
  *   Evan Kohler                 614-255-2411                   kohler at usda.gov<mailto:evan.kohler at usda.gov>
  *   Justin Dueitt                 614-255-2427                   dueitt at usda.gov<mailto:justin.dueitt at usda.gov>
Additional information regarding this program can be found at the following website:
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants | Rural Development (usda.gov)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJkLnVzZGEuZ292L3Byb2dyYW1zLXNlcnZpY2VzL2VuZXJneS1wcm9ncmFtcy9ydXJhbC1lbmVyZ3ktYW1lcmljYS1wcm9ncmFtLXJlbmV3YWJsZS1lbmVyZ3ktc3lzdGVtcy1lbmVyZ3ktZWZmaWNpZW5jeS1pbXByb3ZlbWVudC1ndWFyYW50ZWVkLWxvYW5zP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzEyMTguODczMDE1NjEifQ.vgH0hyfeWuFEfvsKewVJdLsXb8skGKM8wgA0xLkHoc8/s/1519444631/br/233305227254-l__;!!KGKeukY!wdkpmNJUdseTX6CNKLZaQQaRz23DcgWDScVs4aAd_fA514_1aSuiOhaIMwCeZXN4h640qeedcAYpY1G9V9WL17s$>
NOTE: The program cannot be used for residential improvements.


[The Ohio State University]
Nicole Wright
Aquaculture Extension Educator and LEARN Coordinator
Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory School of Environment and Natural Resources
Heffner Building, 352 W. Dodridge St., Columbus, OH 43202
Phone: 330-202-3594
wright.1128 at osu.edu<mailto:wright.1128 at osu.edu> / ohioseagrant.osu.edu<http://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/>
Pronouns: she/her/hers

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