Renewable Energy Project Workshop in Mount Vernon

Thursday, March 27, 2014, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mount Vernon

— from Melanie Drecksel, USDA Rural Development —

Renewal Energy Projects such as solar panels and Energy Efficiency projects such as energy efficient coolers, weatherization, etc. may be eligible for a grant from USDA. Grants can be up to 25% of the project costs. More info attached.

Farmers and small rural businesses are eligible.

The Notice of Funding Availability will be out soon and this is a good opportunity to get a ‘jump’ on the application process.

Workshops be held around the State. There will be one in Mt. Vernon on March 27th. Other locations and RSVP info is listed below.

March 27, 2014, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• USDA Service Center, 2021 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon, WA
• RSVP: Carlotta.donisi@wa.usda.gov
• (360) 704-7724

March 20, 2014, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• USDA Service Center, 1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia, WA
• RSVP: Carlotta.donisi@wa.usda.gov
• (360) 704-7724

March 18, 2014, 11 am – 1 pm

• Lincoln County Public Works Building*, 27234 State Route 24 North, Davenport, WA
• RSVP: Veronica.baer@wa.usda.gov
• (509) 454-5743, Ext. 134
• *Parking for this workshop is in the back of the building

March 20, 2014, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

• USDA Service Center, 1606 Perry Street, Yakima, WA
• RSVP: Veronica.baer@wa.usda.gov
• (509) 454-5743, Ext. 134

Questions about the program should be directed to Carlotta Donisi at (360) 704-7724 or Carlotta.donisi@wa.usda.gov for those located on the west side of the State. For those on the lovely east side, questions should be directed to Roni Baer (509) 454-5743, Ext. 134 or veronica.baer@usda.gov.

Additional downloadable information:

• Renewable Energy REAP Grants 10-25-13
• REAP Guaranteed Loans  10-25-13
• Energy Efficiency REAP Grants 10-25-13