OR Rural & Agricultural Energy Grant
OR Department of Energy
About the Grant
The Rural and Agriculture Energy Assistance Program offers grants to farms, ranches, and rural small businesses to help cover the costs of energy audits. Audits are performed by approved assessors who review energy use, as well as buildings, processes, and equipment. The goal is to find ways to be more energy efficient. The grant program covers 75% of the audit expense, with applicants paying the remaining 25% of the costs. Energy assessment costs vary depending on size and scope but typically range between $4,000 and $8,500.
Notes
Note: While this grant is available to all industries, applicants that are not in the agricultural industry must be located in a rural area.
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