Find help planning and funding energy improvements for your Massachusetts farm operation.
Agricultural and Energy Engineering Assistance
Professional farm energy audits and technical guidance from UMass Clean Energy Extension. Our assessments meet requirements for USDA NRCS and MDAR funding programs.
- On-site energy assessments for all farm types
- Program-ready documentation for NRCS and MDAR grants
- Technical recommendations to improve your operation
Farm Energy Funding and Incentives
Navigate the federal, state, and utility programs that can help fund your energy improvements. Many projects benefit from combining multiple funding sources.
- USDA funding for energy and operational efficiency
- MDAR Climate Smart Agriculture grants
- Mass Save utility incentives
- How different programs work together
Solar and Renewable Energy on Farms
Learn about on-farm solar and renewable energy options including building-mounted systems, ground-mounted arrays, and dual-use (agrivoltaic) installations that allow farming to continue under the panels.
- Massachusetts SMART 3.0 program overview
- USDA REAP grants for renewable energy
- Dual-use solar design requirements
- What crops and livestock work under solar
Contact
Ready to explore energy improvements for your farm? Contact us to discuss your operation and find out what options make sense for you.
(413) 545-8514 • cleanenergyextension[at]umass[dot]edu (cleanenergyextension[at]umass[dot]edu)