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Webinar

Convert Your Old Farm Equipment to New, Efficient Electric

Event Date
May 8, 2024
Time
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location
Virtual
Fee Description
FREE!
Topics
Rhode IslandAirClimateEnergyCroplandsForestryRange & PastureConservation Stewardship ProgramEnvironmental Quality Incentives ProgramOn-Farm Energy Initiative
Disposal of old diesel tractor being replaced through combustion system improvement conservation practice.

Are you interested in improving energy efficiency on your agricultural operation? NRCS has over $2 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to provide technical and financial assistance to help Rhode Island farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

8
May
Deadline

Registration

Livestream and recorded on Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Webinar Link

Available Practices 

  • Combustion System Improvement (CPS 372) - Stationary combustion engine to electric motor replacement or repower; and/or Mobile internal combustion engine to electric motor replacement. Replace an existing on-farm mobile device (i.e., tractor, loader, forklift, etc.) powered by an internal combustion engine with a new mobile device powered by an electric motor. 
  • Pumping Plant (CPS 533) - Replacing an existing water pump with a high-efficiency pump to reduce energy use
  • Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation (CPS 374)
  • Energy Efficient Lighting System (CPS 670)
  • Energy Efficient Building Envelope (CPS 672)

Benefits

  • Zero emissions, 
  • Reduced greenhouse gases, 
  • Climate resiliency
  • IRA funding available
Convert Your Old Farm Equipment to New Efficient Electric - RI-NRCS webinar

Qualified Equipment Examples

  • Tractors 
  • Loaders & Forklifts
  • Motor Graders & Backhoes
  • Diesel-Powered Irrigation Systems, Boilers & Heaters
  • Orchard/Vineyard Frost Protection Equipment

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Allie Brown, Disability Special Emphasis Program Manager, at  or 401-822-8841, or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.Allie.Brown@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Contact

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