RI Agricultural Energy Program
As part of its continued efforts to grow Rhode Island's green economy, DEM has partnered with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to administer the RI Agricultural Energy Grant Program that provides grant awards of up to $20,000 for eligible energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at RI Farms. This funding helps local farmers "green" their operations and benefit from the related energy and cost savings through energy efficiency projects and by transitioning to renewable power. Funding for this program is made possible through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Current Grant Round Information
Applications for the Spring 2025 round are due by 5:00pm on Friday, April 4th, 2025.
Latest Grant Round InformationFor more information, contact the Division of Agriculture at (401) 222-2781 or Abigail Hasenfus at (401) 574-9117 ext. 3 or abigail.hasenfus@energy.ri.gov
Additional Resources
- Farm Energy Resource Guide (RI Office of Energy Resources)
- OER's List of State and Federal Energy Incentives (RI Office of Energy Resources)
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA REAP Website - Federal Farm Energy Grant).