Energize CT can help with expert advice, resources, programs, incentives and financing tailored to your needs. The CT Farm Energy Program provides technical assistance to agriculture producers by increasing awareness about energy conservation and efficiency opportunities while facilitating innovative renewable forms of energy on Connecticut farms.
USDA Rural Development offers Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees and Grants which provide assistance for energy efficiency improvements and the purchase of renewable energy systems
The NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) On-Farm Energy Initiative helps farmers make voluntary improvements that can boost energy efficiency on the farm. Financial assistance is available to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Once this is complete, eligible producers can apply for EQIP assistance for the purchase, installation, or retrofit of certain buildings or equipment to improve energy efficiency. EQIP offers energy efficiency and nutrient management assistance as well. Energy-saving improvements can reduce energy costs and improve efficiency.