Your Partner in Energy Efficiency
CT Farm Energy 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.
The First Stop for Farm Energy Opportunities
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 agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses located in Connecticut. CFEP works closely with federal, state and local partner organizations.
Grant Writing Assistance
CFEP provides technical assistance in the form of grant writing to eligible Connecticut agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses in applying for USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants. REAP Grants which are part of the USDA Farm Bill, provide assistance to those who are eligible with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Guidance for Additional Opportunities
In addition to the REAP grant writing assistance, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program can direct you to other appropriate state and federal programs with sources of funding, incentives and financing available to help you complete your energy project.
A History of Supporting Connecticut Farms
Since 2010 the Connecticut Farm Energy Program has helped CT farms & agriculture based rural small businesses secure over $7.4 million dollars in REAP grant assistance and loans through USDA Rural Development. These grant dollars were 25% of project costs until 2023 when the REAP grant was increased up to 50%. When leveraged equals over 32.6 million dollars in energy efficient and renewable energy projects implemented in Connecticut. Additionally, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program also assists with securing other incentives, rebates, grants, and financing to help CT farms and rural small businesses become energy sustainable.
CT Farm Energy Assistance
Below is a list of information on federal, state, local, and utility incentive programs to help you implement energy efficiency and renewable forms of energy on your farm.
