This program ended in March of 2024 and is no longer taking applications. The CT Farm Energy Program will be starting a new Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Assistance offering, details to come soon. Click here for the About CTREAA Flyer (pdf) Click here for the CTREAA 6 Step Process Flyer (pdf)
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September 1, 2021 | 7 PM Hosted by Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development’s & CT Farm Energy Program Are you a farm or rural small business that would like to reduce your energy consumption and costs? Guest speakers will cover energy efficiency and renewable energy options along with State & Federal incentives including Energize CT,
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January 23, 2020 · 2 PM Hosted by Northwest Conservation District & CT Farm Energy Program UCONN Extension Center – 843 University Dr. Torrington, CT SNOW DATE: January 30th at 2PM Are you a farm or rural small business who would like to reduce your energy consumption and costs? Guest speakers will cover energy efficiency
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January 16, 2020 · 3 PM Hosted by Eastern CT Conservation District & CT Farm Energy Program USDA Service Center – 238 W. Town St. Norwich, CT SNOW DATE: January 17th @ 3PM Are you a farm or rural small business who would like to reduce your energy consumption and costs? Guest speakers will cover
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New Farm Videos Up! Greater New Haven Area Farmers: Check out our new educational videos to learn about available services, programs, and incentives to help you grow your farm and business. Hear from other farmers in your region about sustainable practices and solutions. Videos feature: Trifecta Ecosystems Bishop’s Orchards Massaro Community Farm http://bit.ly/ctrcd-youtube For more
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October 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 The USDA Rural Development REAP (Renewable Energy for America Program) deadline is fast approaching. For more information on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on your farm, Please contact Amanda at ajohnson@ctrcd.org or call 860.345.3977
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July 22, 2019 The CT Farm Energy Program is pleased to announce Welcome to the Connecticut Farm Energy Best Management Practices Guide. This guide is intended for all Connecticut farmers who are interested in reducing their energy costs. Inside, you will find a mix of low-cost or no-cost tips you can implement immediately, plus information
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June 1, 2019 *UPDATE 2022 (Program Completion) Connecticut farms can cut energy use and costs with the Connecticut Farm Energy Audit Program. CTRC&D’s Connecticut Farm Energy Audit Program provided funding to cover 75% of the cost of energy audits for Connecticut greenhouse growers and agricultural producers. The program evaluated cost-effective technologies to solve energy challenges
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September 18, 2018 CT Farm Energy Program has installed the first Compost Heat Recovery System in Connecticut at Collins Powder Hill Farm located in Enfield, CT. This project was made possible by support from CT DEEP and US DOE. CT Farm Energy Program working in conjunction with the Collins Family, who own and operate Collins
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September 18, 2018 In partnership with USDA Rural Development, Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development’s CT Farm Energy Program hosted this new CT Farm Energy Geothermal Pilot Program. CFEP provided 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
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