Rural Energy for America Program

Who is Eligible?

• Rural Small Business owners
• Agricultural Producers
• Cooperatives
• Tribal Corporations

Other requirements:

• You must be a US citizen with your business or agricultural operation in Washington County, ME to qualify for SCEC assistance with this program.
• All projects must have technical merit and utilize commercially available technology.
• Energy efficiency projects require an energy audit or assessment.
• All projects require an environmental review prior to award or construction
• Additional funding for eligible projects through Efficiency Maine, Energy Star or other energy conservation program incentives.

Funding limits and availability for eligible projects:

• 50% Grant (Renewable Energy $2,500 to $1MM, Energy Efficiency $1,500 to $500,000)
  • Project is a Renewable Energy System (RES), or RES retrofit that produces zero greenhouse gas emissions (Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, or Fluorinated Gases) at the project level.
  • Project is located in an Energy Community as defined in 26 USC 45(b)(11)(B) and determined by the Department of the Treasury.
  • Project is an Energy Efficiency Improvement (EEI).
  • Project is proposed from an eligible Tribal Corporation or other Tribal Business entity (including agriculture operations) as described in 7 CFR part 4280.
  • All other projects are limited to 25% Federal grant share

• Loan Guarantees up to 80% project cost (40 year maximum term)
  • Loan and grant guarantee funding up to 75% Total project cost
  • Funds must remain in the US.
  • Other program requirements may apply