State & Local Incentives
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local,
utility, and selected federal incentives, programs and policies
that promote renewable energy, primarily power production. Search by state, type of incentive,
technology and other categories. DSIRE currently tracks only
a select number of federal incentives, primarily for residents
and businesses.
 DSIRE Database
The Alternative Fuels Data Center is the best source of information state and federal incentive programs, laws and regulations affecting biofuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Similar to DSIRE, you can search by state or type of incentive, regulation, technology, or user group.
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Farm Bill Energy Title
USDA Rural
Development is responsible for implementing many of the federal renewable
energy programs of benefit to the agricultural community,
including programs created under the 2002 Farm Bill. The
two most important resources are:
Value-Added
Producer Grants (Section 6401)
These grants are intended to help add value to producer-owned
agricultural businesses. Contact your state USDA lead for
timelines and assistance:
Idaho: Rhonda
Merritt,
208-378-5623
Montana: Bill
Barr, 406-585-2545
Oregon: Dan Streng,
503-414-3366
Washington: Don Wagoner 360-704-7729
Renewable
Energy & Energy Efficiency (Section 9007)
Loans, loan guarantees, and grants are available
to farmers, ranchers and small businesses to
purchase
renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency
improvements. Contact your state USDA lead for timelines
and assistance:
Idaho: Brian
Buch,
208-785-5840 x118
Montana: John
Guthmiller,
406-585-2549
Oregon: Don
Hollis,
541-278-8049 x129
Washington: Mary Traxler, 360-704-7762
Other components of the Farm Bill currently funded and most
likely to be of interest:
Federal
Procurement of Biobased Products (Section
9002)
A preferred procurement program requiring federal agencies
to purchase biobased products.
CCC
Bioenergy Program (Section 9010)
Reimbursements to ethanol and biodiesel producers for purchasing
commodities to expand production.
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