Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
Assemblywoman Addie Russell is advising farmers to apply soon for energy grants because the fund is running out. At meetings with farmers Thursday, Russell and a representative of the New York State …
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Assemblywoman Addie Russell is advising farmers to apply soon for energy grants because the fund is running out.
At meetings with farmers Thursday, Russell and a representative of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) explained a program that can provide up to 75 percent of the cost of energy efficiency upgrades on electrical and natural gas investments. The program includes a no-charge energy audit up to $1,500 in value; farmers need not have an energy efficiency project in mind to qualify.
The types of agricultural enterprises that can qualify are not limited to dairy and beef operations but could also include maple and grain producers.
Russell said, “The savings to our farm families in the North Country can be very significant.
One of the key messages was that farmers had better hurry because the funding won’t last and is running out rapidly.
To speak with a representative of the program, call (800) 732-1399.
