CT Farm Energy Program
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    What is the CT Farm Energy Program?

    The Connecticut Farm Energy Program provides technical assistance to AG producers and raises awareness about energy conservation and efficiency. We do this while promoting alternative and renewable forms of energy on Connecticut farms.

    The program is a resource and clearinghouse of information to those interested in learning more about on-farm energy opportunities in Connecticut, available programs, grant opportunities, financial incentives, loans, audits, educational opportunities and events. CFEP also has been host to various innovative projects with regards to farms and energy throughout the years. CFEP provides technical assistance to farms in order for them to implement energy projects as well as providing guidance to policy makers.

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    What We Provide

    • The First Stop for Farm Energy Opportunities

      CFEP serves as a resource and clearinghouse for information about on-farm energy opportunities in relation to grant opportunities, financial incentives, loans, audits, educational opportunities and events for agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses located in Connecticut. CFEP works closely with federal, state and local partner organizations.

    • Grant Writing Assistance

      CFEP provides technical assistance in the form of grant writing to eligible Connecticut agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses in applying for USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants. REAP Grants which are part of the USDA Farm Bill, provide assistance to those who are eligible with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

      Due to funding restrictions, this program is currently closed, and we are no longer accepting applications. 

    • Guidance for Additional Opportunities

      In addition to the REAP grant writing assistance, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program can direct you to other appropriate state and federal programs with sources of funding, incentives and financing available to help you complete your energy project.

    • A History of Supporting Connecticut Farms

      Since 2010 the Connecticut Farm Energy Program has helped CT farms & agriculture based rural small businesses secure over $7.4 million dollars in REAP grant assistance and loans through USDA Rural Development. These grant dollars were 25% of project costs until 2023 when the REAP grant was increased up to 50%. When leveraged equals over 32.6 million dollars in energy efficient and renewable energy projects implemented in Connecticut. Additionally, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program also assists with securing other incentives, rebates, grants, and financing to help CT farms and rural small businesses become energy sustainable.

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    Other Energy Programs & Support

    CT Farm Energy aims to provide information as it pertains to energy and agriculture in Connecticut through the CFEP website, email updates, publications, workshops and events it hosts and participates in.

    The First Stop for Farm Energy Opportunities

    CFEP serves as a resource and clearinghouse for information about on-farm energy opportunities in relation to grant opportunities, financial incentives, loans, audits, educational opportunities and events for agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses located in Connecticut. CFEP works closely with federal, state and local partner organizations.

    Grant Writing Assistance

    CFEP provides technical assistance in the form of grant writing to eligible Connecticut agriculture producers & agriculture based rural small businesses in applying for USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants. REAP Grants which are part of the USDA Farm Bill, provide assistance to those who are eligible with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

    Guidance for Additional Opportunities

    In addition to the REAP grant writing assistance, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program can direct you to other appropriate state and federal programs with sources of funding, incentives and financing available to help you complete your energy project.

    A History of Supporting Connecticut Farms

    Since 2010 the Connecticut Farm Energy Program has helped CT farms & agriculture based rural small businesses secure over $7.4 million dollars in REAP grant assistance and loans through USDA Rural Development. These grant dollars were 25% of project costs until 2023 when the REAP grant was increased up to 50%. When leveraged equals over 32.6 million dollars in energy efficient and renewable energy projects implemented in Connecticut. Additionally, the Connecticut Farm Energy Program also assists with securing other incentives, rebates, grants, and financing to help CT farms and rural small businesses become energy sustainable.

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    This program was supported by the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development.