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Discover how on-site energy evaluations can help identify ways to reduce costs, improve system performance, and create a more sustainable operation, tailored specifically for Delaware’s agricultural community.
The Energize Delaware Farm Program provides a holistic approach to identifying energy savings opportunities and providing financial incentives for energy-saving equipment and renewable energy technologies for Delaware agriculture producers. The program enables participants to install equipment they might not otherwise have installed and will deliver energy savings.
Energize Delaware Farms Program (EDFP) is committed to promoting affordable, reliable, clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to ensure a stronger agriculture sector helps agricultural producers secure low-interest loans up to $2 million and rebates up to $100,000 for implementing energy efficiency improvements.
EDFP offers technical and financial assistance to all subsectors of agriculture, including but not limited to poultry/egg, dairies, orchards, controlled environmental agriculture, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, irrigation pumping plants and diesel to diesel or diesel to electric tractor replacement.
Eligible Equipment May Include:
Your energy assessment serves as a tailored roadmap to guide improvements and savings on your farm.
To take advantage of this program, fill out the form below. It’s available for Download HERE.
Contact Janet Metz, EnSave Program Manager at 800-732-1399 ext. 836 or janetm@ensave.com with any questions and to submit your application.
Summary of Opportunities – This document is sent to the farmer describing the recommended technology (s), energy savings, approximate cost, and payback in years. Producers must return a signed copy to the EDFP program manager. The summary helps remind farms of the opportunities found in the assessment report.
Summary of Approved Measures – Once the producer has returned a signed copy of the Summary of Opportunities, the farmer will be directed to submit a quote for the installed cost of the equipment/measure so that the energy savings may be calculated based on the actual cost of the equipment. A Summary of Approved Measures document is sent to the producer denoting the estimated incentive amount and authorizing the installation of the project.
Verification of Installation and Payment of Incentives – Prior to verification producers must provide a final installed invoice(s) which will be used to calculate the incentive payment. A site visit is scheduled to verify the installation and confirm that the equipment works as intended. Pictures of the equipment will be taken as part of this process. Once completed, a signed Installation Verification Form and Incentive Letter will be sent to Energize Delaware denoting the funds to be dispersed to the farmer. Energize Delaware will then send an incentive check to the producer within 60 days.