Fund-It Fast Chats | Ag Sector Funding and Financing

What opportunities are out there for our partners in the Ag sector? The answer: A LOT!

This webisode will take a high-level overview of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants. That is a HUGE title to say that this program guarantees loans and grants for folks operating in the Ag sector. If you would like to learn more about how this program works and it’s qualifications, tune in to this month’s Fund-it Fast Chats.

In addition to REAP, we also discuss some topics you may not have been aware specifically benefit Ag businesses and operations. We touch on utility rebates and incentives for Ag customers, pump programs as well as statewide programs. If you have an Ag focused business you will not want to miss this overview of amazing energy efficiency programs and opportunities just for you!

Webisode Resources:

USDA Rural Development Energy Programs
USDA REAP Program
REAP - Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California
Technology Tuesdays - Do Your Pumps Pass the Test? 

Related Webisodes:
#66 - Water Infrastructure Systems Efficiency (WISE) Program
#61 - California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program

Qualifications for REAP:
Indian Reorganization Act; 25 USC 477 (Section 17)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
Eligible Rural Areas 

Scholarly Articles and Other Resources
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - Funding Update

General and Statewide Pump Efficiency Info:
Energy Tips - Pumping Systems
California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program
Water Infrastructure & Systems Efficiency (WISE) Program

Pump Testing Program Info:
Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program
Pumping Efficiency Testing Services Info

Utility Resources
PG&E Resources:
Energy Solutions for Agriculture and Irrigation
Industrial Pump Variable Frequency Drive Controls
Dairy and Winery Industry Efficiency Solutions

Southern California Edison Resources:
Ag Fact Sheet
Third-Party Programs
Demand Response Programs

Southern California Gas Company:
Business Equipment Rebates
Agriculture Energy Efficiency (AgEE) Program

San Diego Gas and Electric Company:
Agriculture Landing Page
AgEASY Program