Energize Missouri Ag. Cost-Share Program

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Energy Center has a new program that gives cost-share grants for agricultural energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy equipment. They have up to $3 million available to agricultural operations in Missouri.

The grants will fund up to 75 percent of the cost of an energy saving project with a cap of $5,000. Variable frequency/variable speed drives for vacuum pumps, watercooled plate coolers for milk pre-cooling, heat reclaimers for air compressors, scroll air compressors and high-volume, low-speed or HVLS cooling fans improvements are all eligible for this program. Other farm energy improvements are eligible as well. Applications must be received by April 20, 2010.  Further information about the program is available in the following publications and webpage.

Energize Missouri Agriculture - Energy Efficiency Cost-Share Grant Program (Fact Sheet)

Energize Missouri Agriculture - Cost-Share Grants for Energy Saving Projects (Brochure)

Energize Missouri Agriculture (Main Web Page)

How to Apply:
Web: Go to this webpage http://dnr.mo.gov/transform/energizemissouriagriculture.htm
In Person: Fill out a paper application form available at your local Soil and Water District office. Information is also being delivered to many local farm supply stores.

For More Information:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Energy Center
1101 Riverside Drive, P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
800-361-4827 or 573-751-3443
energy@dnr.mo.gov e-mail