Attention Farmers!

ASSEMBLYWOMAN RUSSELL URGES
AREA FARMERS TO BE AWARE OF NEW GRANT FUNDING

Assemblywoman Addie Russell congratulated Governor Andrew Cuomo for making $3.2 million available in Agriculture Energy Efficiency program. These grants are designed to help farmers reduce energy usage. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is the administrating agency.

The Assemblywoman said, “Area farmers will potentially be able to save up 75% of the cost of electricity and gas efficiency investments. The cost of energy is an escalating operating cost on farms and saving money in this area goes right to their bottom line. Equipment such as hot water reclaimers, variable speed vacuum pumps as well as other equipment which will increase energy efficiency on the farm while decreasing energy cost may be funded with this grant opportunity. Energy audits will be performed to show farmers where their biggest savings can be attained.

The Assemblywoman is contacting NYSERDA to schedule an outreach seminar on this grant opportunity. Anyone interested in attending the event may call her office @ 786-0284 or 386-2037.