Comments on: ELPC Proposes Farm-Based Clean Energy Development as Key to Stimulus Package

By: John Moore (ELPC)

John Moore (ELPC) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:48:02 +0000

Thanks to both of you for your questions. The answer depends on what you want to do. For farm-based wind energy, solar, energy efficiency and similar systems, the existing Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is a great source of federal grants and loan guarantees. Go to http://www.FarmEnergy.org for more information – we expect USDA to announce the 2009 program soon.
Otherwise, check with your state officials for more information on state programs. In Oregon it’s the Oregon Department of Energy and the Energy Trust of Oregon. In Michigan it’s the Public Service Commission. And visit http://www.dsireusa.org for a very detailed database of incentive programs in these two and other states. It includes contact information for every program.
Post more questions if you have them. Thanks.

By: r dailey

r dailey — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:18:15 +0000

I am a farm owner in Madras oregon would like to know what programs are available in my area

By: Patrick Guertin

Patrick Guertin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:52:30 +0000

Hi
I am a farm owner in Hillman Michigan and am interested in finding out more about windmill energy. If there are programs available in my area, I would appreciate any information regarding how we could benefit from it. Thanks