Agricultural Energy Program
Administered by: Office of Energy Resources
Quick Summary
The Agricultural Energy Grant Program provides up to $20,000 in grant funding to help Rhode Island farms implement energy efficiency improvements (like LED lighting, HVAC upgrades, or insulation) or renewable energy projects (solar, small wind, or battery storage). To apply, your farm must have generated at least $2,500 in annual farming income and completed an energy audit; you'll need to contribute at least 10% of project costs, though demonstrating additional funding sources strengthens your application. Submit your completed application by the deadline to [email protected] for consideration on a rolling basis.
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Program Details
- Program ID
- 21861
- Last Updated
- 5/21/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
The Agricultural Energy program provides grants to agricultural businesses in the state to improve their energy efficiency and promote adoption of renewable energy technologies. EligibilityOnly agricultural businesses are eligible to apply for the program. The agricultural operations may include horticulture, viticulture, floriculture, forestry, stabling of horses, dairy farming, aquaculture, the raising of livestock (including the production of fiber), furbearing animals, poultry, or bees. The business must have produced at least $2,500 in annual income from farming operations.
The program funds both energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Energy efficiency projects may include technologies to improve efficiency of the farm. Eligible renewable energy sources include photovoltaics, small-scale wind, solar thermal, and energy storage. Any other farm related energy efficiency and renewable energy projects will be considered. Program descriptionThe program provides grants up to $20,000 to help with direct costs associated with implementing the project. There is an applicant cost-share requirement of at least 10% of total project costs, but projects that demonstrate other sources for funding are more likely to be funded. Higher priority will be given to non-utility scale, or non-large scale commercial projects that demonstrate predominately agriculturally related renewable energy use. The farm operation must have performed or initiated an energy efficiency audit prior to the submittal of the application.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.