Energy for Farms, Agriculture and Horticulture Operations

Increasing efficiency on farms and in other agricultural and horticultural operations can avoid costs thereby improving financial viability.

USDA national agricultural library includes a section on farm energy options.

The Farmer’s Handbook for Energy Self-Reliance (761kb PDF) by the Institute of Energy and Environment at Vermont Law School

NYSERDA has funding through its existing facilities program, as well as other funding opportunities, such as for new construction, solar electric (PV), small-scale wind and more.  For more information on NYSERDA programs contact the regional Energy $mart Community coordinator.