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 & NEWS
CT Farm Energy Geothermal Pilot Project September 18, 2018 - In partnership with USDA Rural Development, Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development's CT Farm Energy Program will host a new CT Farm Energy Geothermal Pilot Program. CFEP will offer education, outreach, workshops, and renewable energy assessments specifically focused on geothermal opportunities for farms and agriculturally based rural small businesses in Connecticut. The goal of this project is to reduce barriers to alternative renewable energy resources by
providing eligible farms and businesses with a free geothermal energy assessment and corresponding report, with no obligation to implement. If you would like to learn more about Geothermal you can download the AG Guide to Geothermal in CT (pdf) or complete the CT Farm Energy Geothermal Assesment Application (pdf) to apply for a FREE assesment.
USDA Rural Development releases Bishop's Orchards Solar Video July 5, 2018 - In parternship with USDA Rural Development, CT RC&D's CT Farm Energy Program and the Bishop Family, a USDA REAP grant was acquired to assit in the implementation of the solar project, to learn more visit https://youtu.be/skDnIuomphE
Farm Energy Videos In Partnership with UCONN Extension we are pleased to announce the release of 4 new videos featuring CT Farmers and their journey to installing energy effiency and renewable energy projects on their farms. These videos were filmed and edited by UCONN TV. Additional Partners who participated in the making of these videos include: Ace Begonias, Full Bloom Apiaries, Oakridge Dairy, Paley's Farm Market, Energize CT and USDA Rural Development. Follow the link to the 4 Videos:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPJ_NR7ZnVuESKxys-SWY86NwHl-WwBl
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Compost Heat Recovery Pilot Project June 2017 - CT Farm Energy Program is currently installing the 1st Compost Heat Recovery System in CT at Collins Powder Hill Farm located in Enfield, CT. This project is being made possible by support from CT DEEP and US DOE. CT Farm Energy Program is working in conjunction with the Collins Family who own and operate Collins Compost along with Agrilab Technologies who designed, is installing and will monitor the system during the first year of the pilot project period.
To follow the stages of installation and operation please visit our Facebook Page to view pictures of the Pilot Project.
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RECENT EVENTS
For more information please go to: www.ctfarmrisk.uconn.edu/one-on-one.php
Farmers interested in applying to be the host farm site can find the Application (pdf) here. Due by February 17, 2017.
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:
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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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