NYSERDA Energy Efficiency Programs for Agriculture

 
NYSERDA’s
Energy Efficiency Programs
for Agriculture
 
Jessica Zweig
Jessica.Zweig@nyserda.ny.gov
518-862-1090 ext. 3346
 
Goal:
To offer energy-related best practices guidance materials that support farms with:
Better understanding farm energy use
Evaluating efficient technologies, alternate modes of operations, and practices that optimize
energy use
Making sound investment decisions based on accessible, up-to-date information
Incorporating efficiency into the daily decision-making process
 
https://agenergyny.org/
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/ag-best-practices
 
 
Energy Best Practices for Agriculture
 
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Types:
Comprehensive Audit Report
Targeted Audit Report
Greenhouse Benchmarking Report
Benefits:
Identify energy efficient opportunities
Highlight opportunities to reduce operating costs and become more sustainable
Evaluate renewable energy options
 
 
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Agriculture-Energy-Audit
 
 
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
 
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Provides:
Assistance in applying 
for the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) Energy Efficiency Projects
Guidance on REAP applicant requirements
Technical Reports and System Award Management and UEI registrations
Completion of environmental reports and other documentation required for REAP grant applications
Resources to obtain an energy audit
 
Priority
:
Requesting $20,000 or less in REAP grant funds
Located in disadvantaged or distressed communities as defined by the USDA Rural Development
Innovation Center.
 
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/RTAP
rtap@nyserda.ny.gov
 or 1-800-732-1399
 
RTAP – REAP Technical Assistance Program
 
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Other NYSERDA Programs
 
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NY-Sun
NYSERDA’s Distributed Solar PV Program
Benefits:
Clean energy choice
Lower energy costs
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun
 
NYS Clean Heat
Partnership with NYSERDA and NYS energy companies to promote heat pumps, offering rebates
and financing.
Benefits:
Efficiency and safety
Lower energy and maintenance costs
https://cleanheat.ny.gov/
 
Thank you
 
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Jessica.Zweig@nyserda.ny.gov
518-862-1090 ext. 3346
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NYSERDA offers energy efficiency programs for agriculture, including best practices guidance, energy audit programs, and technical assistance for renewable energy projects. These initiatives aim to help farms improve energy use, reduce operating costs, and incorporate sustainable practices. Additional programs like NY-Sun and NYS Clean Heat provide options for clean energy choices and lower energy costs.


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  1. NYSERDAs Energy Efficiency Programs for Agriculture Jessica Zweig Jessica.Zweig@nyserda.ny.gov 518-862-1090 ext. 3346

  2. Energy Best Practices for Agriculture Goal: To offer energy-related best practices guidance materials that support farms with: Better understanding farm energy use Evaluating efficient technologies, alternate modes of operations, and practices that optimize energy use Making sound investment decisions based on accessible, up-to-date information Incorporating efficiency into the daily decision-making process https://agenergyny.org/ https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/ag-best-practices 2

  3. Agriculture Energy Audit Program Types: Comprehensive Audit Report Targeted Audit Report Greenhouse Benchmarking Report Benefits: Identify energy efficient opportunities Highlight opportunities to reduce operating costs and become more sustainable Evaluate renewable energy options https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Agriculture-Energy-Audit 3

  4. RTAP REAP Technical Assistance Program Provides: Assistance in applying for the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) Energy Efficiency Projects Guidance on REAP applicant requirements Technical Reports and System Award Management and UEI registrations Completion of environmental reports and other documentation required for REAP grant applications Resources to obtain an energy audit Priority: Requesting $20,000 or less in REAP grant funds Located in disadvantaged or distressed communities as defined by the USDA Rural Development Innovation Center. https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/RTAP rtap@nyserda.ny.gov or 1-800-732-1399 4

  5. Other NYSERDA Programs NY-Sun NYSERDA s Distributed Solar PV Program Benefits: Clean energy choice Lower energy costs https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun NYS Clean Heat Partnership with NYSERDA and NYS energy companies to promote heat pumps, offering rebates and financing. Benefits: Efficiency and safety Lower energy and maintenance costs https://cleanheat.ny.gov/ 5

  6. Thank you www.nyserda.ny.gov/agriculture Jessica.Zweig@nyserda.ny.gov 518-862-1090 ext. 3346

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