Opportunities for On-Farm Energy
On-Farm Energy and Solar Projects
Agrivoltaics refers to the practice of integrating solar energy generation and farming on the same piece of land. New York’s solar market has grown steadily in recent years and there are programs and grants available to support reducing energy costs with solar panels or other on-farm energy best practices.
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag Energy NY Program Resource | Cornell Cooperative Extension’s new Best Energy Practices program has been created to assist farmers in reducing energy costs |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Energy Resources | A comprehensive list of all CCE resources related to farm energy. |
| NYSERDA Agriculture Resources | A list of key energy saving opportunities mostly through the state. |
| USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) On-Farm Energy Initiative | This NRCS program helps farmers make improvements to boost energy efficiency. This is an easy way for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners access funding and other incentives by implementing practices deemed “climate smart”. |
| The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program | Provides loans and grants to farmers and small business owners for use of renewable energy systems on their farms. |
Funding
For information on grants and financial opportunities for your farming operation, visit the ‘Grant Opportunities for Farmers’ fact sheet.
