Energy Programs Offered by NYSERDA

Below is some valuable information about energy programs offered by NYSERDA that may be beneficial for farmers.

Agriculture Energy Audit Program (AEAP) (link): This program offers NY state farmers no-cost energy audits to help identify energy efficiency opportunities on their farm. 

AEAP - Fact Sheet.pdf

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REAP Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) (link): This program has been designed to assist farmers at no cost to make applications to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). If awarded, farmers can receive up to 50% of the total project cost.

RTAP Program Fact Sheet 2024.pdf

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Energy Best Practices for Agriculture (link): The best practices have been developed to help educate producers about energy efficient technologies, how they function, the average cost, as well as an average payback in years.