PA Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications

The Pennsylvania Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is now accepting applications for funding to assist agricultural producers with the purchase of LED lighting systems, efficient ventilation equipment, and efficient milk pumping and cooling equipment for their farming operations.  (formal notice)

The rebate will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which they are received, until no later than December 31, 2023. 

Approved applicants will be issued a voucher, then install eligible equipment and submit a payment request form with required documentation to the Department to receive rebate moneys.

The following rebates are offered:

-- $7,500 rebate for LED lighting systems (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- $7,500 rebate for efficient ventilation (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- $7,500 rebate for dairy and refrigeration or cooling equipment (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- $7,500 for variable frequency drives (up to 50% of equipment purchase costs).

-- Installation costs of up to $2,000 may be included for each technology category.

For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program webpage.  Questions should be directed to Michelle Ferguson at miferguson@pa.gov or (570) 327-3783.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.

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[Posted: August 25, 2023]  PA Environment Digest