RI Farm Energy Presentation Renewable Energy Systems
What is Renewable Energy? Renewable Energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale; such as: • Sunlight • Geothermal • Wind • Biomass • Tidal/Wave
Renewable Energy Systems Sunlight Capturing the energy from the Roof Sun and and/or Ground converting it to Mount electricity Solar Arrays
Renewable Energy Systems Geothermal thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth Ground Source Heat Pump
Renewable Energy Systems Wind Energy “First, there is the power of the Wind, constantly exerted over the globe… Here is an almost incalculable power at our disposal, yet how trifling the use we make of it.” _ Henry David Thoreau (1834)
Renewable Energy Systems • Energy generated or produced by living or once-living organisms • Heat and/or electricity Example: • Dairy farms utilizing an Anaerobic Digester • Process on-farm organics (manure & bedding) and if necessary, off-site organics
Where do I start?
Is your farm humming with efficiency and are you now looking into a Renewable Energy System? Choosing a Renewable Energy Installer Resource: RI Office of Energy Resources http://www.energy.ri.gov/policies- programs/for-vendors/renewable-energy-professional.php What grants might my farm operation be eligible for to help offset the total project costs? • Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) • Renewable Energy Fund (REF) • The Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program (RIAgEP)
Renewable Energy Programs & Incentives • REF provides grants and loans for renewable energy projects with the potential to make electricity in a cleaner, more sustainable manner, while stimulating job growth in the green technology and energy sectors of Rhode Island’s economy. • Renewable Energy Fund (REF) will award grant money based on the rated DC capacity per project. Annie Ratanasim Renewable Energy Fund Program Manager
Contact Information Website: http://commerceri.com/finance-business/renewable-energy-fund/ Annie Ratanasim Renewable Energy Fund Program Manager (401) 278-9196 REF@commerceri.com Small Scale Solar Program Commercial Scale Solar Program 10kW ground mounted PV system in North Scituate
Rural Energy for America Program REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program MISSION: Improve Profits for Your Rural Small Business or Farm / Provide sustainability
REAP Grant Assistance Grant Amounts Up to 25% USDA-Rural Development of Total Eligible Project Costs Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants provide Renewable Energy Systems assistance to those who are eligible with Renewable Energy $2,500 Minimum Grant Request (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) Total eligible project costs > $10,000 projects. Maximum Grant Request $500,000 Eligibility - Agricultural Producer or Total eligible project costs > $2 million Rural Small Business
REAP Grant Program Jonathan Burns, Energy Coordinator, MA/CT/RI USDA - Rural Development Wareham Service Center 8 Thatcher Lane, Wareham, MA 02571 Phone: (774) 678-7238| jonathan.burns@usda.gov www.rurdev.usda.gov/ma
Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program (RIAgEP) The RIAgEP is a competitive grant program for the implementation of agricultural projects that improve energy efficiency and facilitate renewable energy. Minimum grant request $2,500 Maximum grant request $20,000
RIAgEP Grant Program Contact Jo-Anne Pacheco, Program Coordinator Rhode Island Farm Energy Program c/o RI RC&D 2283 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 info@rifarmenergy.org www.rifarmenergy.org 401-500-0399
Upcoming Grant Deadlines July 13, 2020 – REF Small Scale Solar and Commercial Solar October 23, 2020 – RIAgEP October 31, 2020 - REAP
Rhode Island Farm Energy Who can I talk to about the available funding opportunities and incentives? Jo-Anne Pacheco, Program Coordinator Rhode Island Farm Energy Program c/o RI RC&D 2283 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 info@rifarmenergy.org www.rifarmenergy.org 401-500-0399
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