Oregon Rural Energy
Energy efficiency and renewable energy are increasingly common
features in rural business projects. Nearly all of USDA Rural
Development's programs can support such activities, but several
programs are particularly well-suited to rural energy projects.
The
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year 2013 has
been announced. The deadlines to submit applications are as
follows: Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency
Improvements Applications Grant only
applications are due by May 31,2013 Grant and
guaranteed loan combination applications are due
May 31, 2013
Guaranteed loan only applications are due by July 15, 2013
Feasibility Study Grants Applications
Applications are due by May 31, 2013 Contact our office
with questions at (503)414-3369
Energy Efficiency Programs
Renewable Energy Programs
USDA Rural Development renewable energy programs support wind,
solar, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, anaerobic digester and
micro-hydro projects. (Ocean energy projects may be eligible on a
limited basis.)
Technical Assistance Programs
Bio-based Energy Programs
Links and Information Resources
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Other funding sources for energy projects in
Oregon
(PDF, 35 KB) - Oregon is fortunate to have a rich array of energy
incentives from a variety of sources. Listed in this document are some of the
main ones.
- Oregon
Department of Energy (ODOE)
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Business Energy Tax Credits (BETC)
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State Energy Loan Program (SELP)
- Energy Trust of Oregon
- primarily for customers of PGE, Pacific Power, & NW Natural
- Bonneville
Power Administration
- Blue Sky
Renewable Energy Project Funding - for customers of Pacific Power
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Energy Self
Assessment tool - an online self-test by USDA NRCS for various ag operations
on potential energy efficiency improvements -
includes greenhouses, irrigation, dairies, livestock, lighting, potato storage,
etc.
- Oregon
Department of Agriculture
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - "Save Energy Save Money" Web site
for farmers, ranchers and private landowners
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USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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FSA Biomass Crop Assistance Program - payments for producers & collectors of
feedstock for biomass energy (e.g., farmers & forestland producers)
- US Department of Energy
- DOE's
Tribal Energy Program
- National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL)
- Economics of a
Solar PV Project in Rural Oregon (PDF,
72 KB) - sample costs and benefits from a solar photovoltaic system
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Energy Funding Resources for Publicly Owned Treatment Works in Oregon (PDF,
76 KB)
Energy Programs in the Farm Bill
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