About Farm Energy Online
The 2002 Farm Bill started to tap the potential of rural America to provide clean renewable energy. Several programs in the 2002 Farm Bill helped to jump start growth in biofuels, biogas, wind power, solar and energy efficiency. American farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses have responded enthusiastically, with growing applications far exceeding program resources.
The successful Farm Bill - Clean Energy programs are a win-win-win for farmers, rural economic development and the environment. They produce a new income stream for farmers and ranchers, create jobs and enhance rural economic development, and provide environmental quality benefits for everyone. The cornerstone of the Energy Title of the Farm Bill is Section 9006, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments program.
This website provides information on the Energy Title programs of the Federal Farm Bill and energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities that benefit farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
This site is sponsored by the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC). You can learn more about ELPC here.
Welcome to FarmEnergy.org! We hope you find the new site helpful and we welcome your comments.
The 2002 Farm Bill started to tap the potential of rural America to provide clean renewable energy. Several programs in the 2002 Farm Bill helped to jump start growth in biofuels, biogas, wind power, solar and energy efficiency. This site is dedicated to helping farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses use these programs, to effectively implement the programs, and to work for a stronger Energy Title in the 2007 Farm Bill.
What's Inside
Success Stories
Across America farmers ranchers and rural small businesses are using Farm Bill Clean Energy programs to save energy and money and to develop new renewable energy ventures. ELPC highlights some of the best examples from around the country. Click Here For Full Story
Farm Energy News
Come here to find reports from ELPC on Farm Bill Clean Energy developments. This includes program announcements news, Congressional actions, and other ways to advance clean energy. Click here for full story
AgEnergy Newswire
Check in on the AgEnergy Newswire for recent stories on Farm Energy. Click here for full story.
Applications & Tools
Applying for federal cost-share funds can be a challenge. ELPC provides tools such as application templates, checklists and tip sheets for the Section 9006 grant and loan guarantee program. Click here for full story.
Incentives
Learn about federal financial incentives under the Farm Bill to build new projects. We focus on Section 9006 program, and provide information on other programs. Click here for full story.
Farm Bill Policy
Energy is a hot topic in deliberations for the 2007 Farm Bill. ELPC is tracking Farm Bill Clean Energy developments to help you keep up to date. Click here for full story.
About Clean Energy
Want to learn more about farm-based Clean Energy technologies? We've assembled links to many of the good resources provided around the web. Click here for full story.
Publications
View publications from the Environmental Law & Policy Center on farm energy and renewable energy. Click here for full story.
Events
There are many events around the country related to Farm Energy. Check in here to see if there are events near you. Click here for full story.