Massachusetts Farm Energy Program
Objectives
- Increase participation in the MA Farm Energy Discount Program
- Increase farmer participation in both electric and gas public utility energy conservation and efficiency programs
- Increase farmer participation in the MA Technology Collaborative’s Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Increase farmer applications to the USDA-Rural Development’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs
- Provide assistance for obtaining energy audits, renewable energy assessments, and incentives to farmers
- Document best management practices for Farm Energy Systems for use in future federal and state cost-share programs