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Agriculture Energy Audit Program

This program provides free energy audits to eligible farms in New York to help them identify ways to save on energy costs and improve efficiency.

$3,500,000
Active
Grant Description

The Agriculture Energy Audit Program, under Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 3846, offers free energy audits for farms to identify measures for energy and cost savings on utility bills. The program covers a variety of farms including dairies, orchards, and greenhouses, providing site-specific recommendations for energy efficiency. It also features a New York State Greenhouse database and benchmarking tool for greenhouse facilities to compare energy use intensity against peers. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until December 31, 2025, subject to available funding of $3,500,000. Applicants must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture farm definition, be customers of New York State investor-owned utilities contributing to the electric System Benefits Charge, and may receive a comprehensive audit not more frequent than every two years. Farm residences are not eligible.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$3,500,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Exclusive - see details

Additional Requirements

Exclusive - See Details: Farms meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) definition

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

December 31, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Jessica Zweig

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Categories
Agriculture
Energy
Environment

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