Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

The Rural Energy Development for Washington is a statewide program that helps implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on farms and rural small businesses by providing:

  • Education about energy conservation options and incentives
  • Technical assistance and assessment of site feasibility for clean energy projects
  • Grant writing for state and federal grant and loan programs

REACH OUT TO US

Are you interested in installing a renewable energy or energy efficiency project and wondering where to start? Fill out an Assistance Request Form by clicking on the link below and we will follow up with more information!

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WHERE WE WORK

Since 2016, we have helped dozens of Washingtonians make the switch to clean energy, saving them thousands of dollars on their energy bills and decreasing their carbon footprints. Learn more about our statewide impact:

PEOPLE THAT WE'VE HELPED

Hear directly from Washington farmers and rural business owners that are taking steps toward a clean energy future for themselves, their families, and their local communities:

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

There is a wide variety of clean energy options available for your farm or rural small business. We can evaluate your site and pair you up with the right contractor and incentives to implement any of these energy conservation projects:

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LEARNING RESOURCES

Going Solar on the Farm

A 101 webinar focused on energy options for your farm or rural small business and available incentives and grants.

Rural Energy for America (REAP) "Train-the-Trainers" Workshop

A webinar for solar contractors and practitioners about the USDA Rural Energy for America Program. Webinar presentations are free, but registration is required upon viewing the video presentation.

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