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ACRE3 Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program is sponsored by Colorado Department of Agriculture (in coordination with USDA NRCS-Colorado and the Colorado Energy Office). This program provides technical and financial assistance for agricultural energy efficiency projects. Cold storage facilities are specifically mentioned as eligible operations.
Funding sources include NRCS EQIP Grants, USDA REAP Grants, and CDA ACRE3 Grants.
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Download the form then open it in Acrobat, not your web browser Submit completed pre-applications to cda_efficiency@state. co. us ### Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program ###### **Apply For Energy Audits** The Colorado Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program is now accepting applications for energy auditson a continual basis.
Learn how Cottonwood Dairyis saving 25% in monthly electricity costs. Many energy efficiency opportunities can be very economical, paying for themselves in two years or less. You may even find some practical ways to cut energy costs without spending a dime.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Colorado Energy Office, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service-Colorado, and other partners to promote theEQIP On-Farm Energy Initiativefor conducting on-farm energy audits.
All EQIP-eligible Colorado dairies, irrigators, greenhouses, and cold storage facilities can receive technical and financial assistance from the ACRE 3 program through theColorado Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program. An AgEMP starts with an agricultural energy audit that may include an assessment of on-site renewable energy resources if desired. How to Participatein the Acre 3 Program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All EQIP-eligible Colorado agricultural producers and processors, including dairies, irrigators, greenhouses/nurseries, and cold storage facilities, that accrue at least $4,800 in on-farm energy costs annually. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 total available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ACRE3 Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program is funded by Colorado Department of Agriculture (in coordination with USDA NRCS-Colorado and the Colorado Energy Office). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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