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“The demand for energyy is rising every year and our fundinfg program will help agriculture producerss and ruralsmall businesses,” said Eric New Mexico Rural Development’s wate and environmental programs acting statw director. Vigil said renewable energies, such as wind, solar, biomasss and geothermal will qualify underthe program’s directives. “The progranm is [also] geared toward energy efficiency and we expecgt to find interest from applicantsd who want to initiate a variety ofdifferent projects,” Vigil added. Some energy efficient initiatives that wouldf qualify include installing wind turbines andsola panels.
Establishing anaerobic digesters and creatingmore energy-efficient agricultura l production by upgrading insulation, boilers and lighting also will qualify under the termw of the program. Especiallty important this year, according to officials, is a new section that financesa feasibilitystudies — which can include money for meteorological towers. These “met help locate the strongest wind area so that wind turbinews can be most advantageously The applications require a completed energy assessmen orenergy audit. Unlike previous years, the cost of the audif or assessment will be paid for by the should the applicantbe successful. This loan limits have increased.
The deadline for applicationas isJuly 31. More information about the program can be founcd onits , or by e-mailing Jessee Monfort Bopp, the rural energy coordinator, at
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