Columbia Rural Electric Association - Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Administered by: Columbia REA
Quick Summary
If you operate an agricultural operation with irrigation systems, Columbia REA offers rebates for irrigation equipment upgrades including sprinklers, nozzles, gaskets, and other components that improve efficiency—you'll need to work with the utility or an irrigation equipment dealer to identify eligible replacements and submit the Irrigation Rebate Application form, with processing taking 4-6 weeks. The program also offers rebates for agricultural pump upgrades and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to reduce energy use on your farm.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 3232
- Last Updated
- 7/10/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
Columbia REA, through the Bonneville Power Administration, offers an irrigation energy efficiency program for its agricultural customers. Stationary systems are not eligible for this program due to the number of sprinklers per acre. Replacement sprinklers are eligible for retrofits identified by utility staff, the consumer, the irrigation equipment dealer, or through pump testing and system evaluation. The new sprinkler nozzle flow rate must be the same or lower than those replaced. A variety of different irrigation equipment including gaskets, sprays, sprinklers, nozzles, drains, and drop tubes are eligible for rebates. Specific equipment and rebate amounts are listed on the program web site.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.