Colorado Energy Office, USDA release $500K for ag projects

The Colorado Energy Office, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, is releasing $500,000 in project assistance funds through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The funding is available to Colorado agricultural irrigators, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries and cold storage facilities. The deadline to apply is July 21.

Applicants must be enrolled in the Colorado Agricultural Energy Efficiency program and complete an energy audit to receive funding for projects. Interested participants can enroll in the CEO program through its online application. The Colorado Agricultural Energy Efficiency program provides free energy audits and technical support to Colorado producers, along with assistance in selecting and implementing cost-effective improvements that reduce energy use, environmental impacts and operating costs.
 

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