Resources for Farms, Businesses, and Institutions
General Resources
(See also Business Technical Assistance)
- MassSAVE - Facility energy assessments, incentives for energy efficiency updates and purchases of high efficiency equipment
- MA Clean Energy Center - Grants for clean heating & cooling projects, hydropower upgrades, organics-to-energy projects, and wind energy development; technical assistance regarding solar electricity projects
- MA Department of Energy Resources - General information about state programs to improve energy efficiency and increase adoption of renewable energy technologies
- Center for EcoTechnology - Technical assistance regarding recycling, composting, energy efficiency, waste reduction and toxics use reduction for businesses
- US DOE Northeast CHP Technical Assistance Partnership - Technical assistance, market opportunities, education and outreach regarding combined heat and power, waste heat to power, and district energy technologies
Solar Industry Resources
- SMART Program Information - Factsheets and information about Massachusetts solar PV regulations and agriculture from UMass Extension
- Pollinator-Friendly Solar Certification - "Pollinator-friendly" certification for solar PV arrays, offered through UMass Clean Energy Extension
Farms
- SMART Program Information - Factsheets and information about Massachusetts solar PV regulations and agriculture from UMass Extension
- MDAR Agricultural Energy Grant Program - Competitive grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy
- MA Farm Energy Program - Funding, energy audits, and best management practices guides for farms looking to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
- Pollinator-Friendly Solar Certification - "Pollinator-friendly" certification for solar PV arrays, offered through UMass Clean Energy Extension
Food and Beverage Industry Resources
- UMass Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - "Green your Bottom Line" sustainable practices program for food and beverage businesses
