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State and Federal Financial Incentives

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Farm Energy Discount Program
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources("DAR" or "Department") is the state agency responsible for determining and certifying eligibility for the Farm Energy Discount Program ("Farm Discount") described and contained in the legislation enacted to restructure the electric industry ("electric restructuring"). As a result of the electric restructuring, all ratepayers will enjoy a mandated ten percent reduction on their energy bills. Upon determination that the applicant qualifies for the Farm Discount, DAR will certify to the appropriate power supplier (either electricity or natural gas) that the applicant meets the requirements for the Farm Discount. The discount is not available for propane or fuel oil accounts.

For more information and application forms: Farm Energy Discount Program
Contact: Kent Lage, Assistant Commissioner, DAR, at (6l7) 626-1702.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Click on your state to find out what is offered.

Massachusetts Farm Energy Program

Federal and state funding will soon help Massachusetts farmers with energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts. A Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will be developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)

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Massachusetts Farm Energy Program

For more information contact
Darlene Monds, Coordinator,
Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D,
413-256-1607 x1,
darlene.monds@ma.usda.gov

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