County Agricultural Investment Program

On-farm Energy Efficiency & Production

This investment area offers assistance to producers for the adoption of a proactive and systematic approach to incorporating energy efficiency into the farm operation, production of biomass crops, or production of alternative energy for on-farm use.

This investment area is part of CAIP and requires the submission of the CAIP Application by an eligible Program Administrator, as well the county council priority sheet (.doc, 40 KB).

Investment Area Guidelines & Reporting:

2010 Guidelines
Only for applications approved by the KADB in 2010, regardless of agreement date.

2009 Guidelines
Only for applications approved by the KADB in 2009, regardless of agreement date.

Reporting Forms
The reporting forms for this investment area are available in Excel and Word format at the above link.

ARRA Energy Bonus Incentives:

Information about the 2010 ARRA Energy Bonus Incentives will be posted when it becomes available.

Resources:

• Kentucky at Work
   
• Ky. Dept. for Energy Development & Independence
   
• Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet
   
• U.S. Department of Energy
   
• USDA Rural Development