DEP Now Accepting Applications For Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Department of Environmental Protection is again accepting applications for Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebates.  The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.  (formal notice)

The Program provides rebates to assist agricultural producers with the purchase of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, efficient ventilation equipment and efficient milk pumping and cooling equipment for their farming operations.

The following rebates are offered:

-- $5,000 rebate for LED lighting systems (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- $5,000 rebate for efficient ventilation (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- $5,000 rebate for dairy equipment for milk pumping and refrigeration or cooling (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- Installation costs of up to $500 may be included for each technology category.

Applicants may apply under each category, but no more than a total of $5,000 in rebates will be issued to any one applicant.

Visit DEP’s Agriculture Energy Efficiency webpage for more information.  Questions should be directed to Michelle Ferguson at ra-epagenergyprogram@pa.gov  or (570) 327-3783.

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Other Financial Assistance

To learn more about other financial assistance available for environmental and energy projects, visit the PA Environment Digest Grants webpage.

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[Posted: September 16, 2022]


9/19/2022

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