The Mission of the Connecticut Farm Energy Program is to provide technical assistance to AG producers and increase awareness about energy conservation & efficiency while promoting alternative & renewable forms of energy on Connecticut Farms.

Connecticut Farm Energy Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ashford Regional Farm Energy Event October 2016

 

RECENT EVENTS

CT Farm Energy Tour 2016

Draft Agenda Farm Energy Tour (pdf)

Agriculture Roundtable Energy Efficiency May 25 2016
April 6, 2016 CFEP will be making a presentation at the North Stonington Grange from 1:30 pm -3:00 pm along with other USDA partners and staff about funding opportunities.

Join us April 19th for this important Stakeholder Meeting - Event Flyer (pdf)

CT Anaerobic Digeter Stake Holder Meeting, CT Farm Energy Program, Connecticut

Connecticut Farm Energy Program will be participating in the One to One sessions on March 14th at UConn Extension in Haddam, CT and on April 21st at Wamogo High School in Litchfield, CT. For more information please visit: http://ctfarmrisk.uconn.edu/one-on-one.php

UConn One to One Advising Sessions, CT Farms

New Haven County Farm Bureau CT Farm Energy Workshop

Connecticut Farm Energy Program (CFEP)

Connecticut RC&D Area, Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit that manages the CT Farm Energy Program with support from partners for program funding and project support which include:

USDA Rural Development

Connecticut Department of Agriculture

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

CT Farm Energy Program

CFEP aims to provide information as it pertains to energy and agriculture in Connecticut through the CFEP website, email updates, publications, workshops and events it hosts and participates in.

CFEP serves as a resource and clearinghouse for information about on-farm energy opportunities in relation to grant opportunities, financial incentives, loans, audits, educational opportunities and events for AG producers & AG based small business located in Connecticut. CFEP works closely with Federal, State and local partners.

CFEP provides technical assistance in the form of grant writing to eligible Connecticut Ag producers & Ag based small business in applying for USDA – Rural Development REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) Grants. REAP Grants which are part of the Farm Bill, provide assistance to those who are eligible with Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects.

Publications

CT Farm Energy Survey Report - 2014 (pdf)

CT Farm Energy BMP Guide - 2nd Edition 2014 (pdf)

CT Farm Energy BMP Guide - 1st Edition (pdf)

If you would like to receive a printed copy of the new BMP guide please contact our office and we can mail you a copy.

 

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News/Grant Updates

 

USDA REAP Grant Deadline
USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) administers grants, guaranteed loans, and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.

How much are the grants?
The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and can be up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Grants are limited to a max of $500,000 for renewable energy systems and $250,000 max for energy efficiency improvements. Grant requests min is $2,500 for renewable energy systems and $1,500 for energy efficiency improvements.

How to Apply
To apply please contact your local Rural Development Office or the Connecticut Farm Energy Office at (860)345-3977.

Grant Application Information is available online.

Next Deadline
October 31, 2016

 

2014 CT Farm Energy Survey Report (pdf)

 

2014 RI Farm Energy Survey Report (pdf)

 

CT Farm Energy BMP Guide - 2nd Edition 2014 (pdf)