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Renewable Energy Workshop

October 4, 2017, 3:00 PM5:00 PM

Free
Dear Rural Small Business or Agricultural Producer,
 
Join us for a free renewable energy workshop on Wednesday, October 4th from 3-5 p.m. at Colby College, hosted by the Central Maine Growth Council to learn how to access USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan or competitive grant funds for the purchase, installation and construction of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects.
We will also have presentations on Solar Power and Modern Wood Heating applications for business and agriculture. 
Speakers include:
  • Jennifer Brennan, Energy Projects Manager, GPCOG
  • Ryan Hamilton, President, Interphase Energy
  • Sue Jones, President, Community Energy Partners
 
 
To register, email Jennifer Brennan at GPCOG.
Freeport Beer Company, Recipient of USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding 
 For more information, or to set up a free renewable energy technical assistance appointment and site visit including an analysis of your energy use and costs, a report with potential renewable energy installation or construction options, preliminary cost estimates, recommendations about suppliers/vendors, and preliminary eligibility assessment and strategies for pursuing grants and loans, contact Jennifer Brennan with GPCOG at 774-9891 Extension 229.
 
This workshop is made possible with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program.
 
*Eligible recipients for technical assistance include agricultural producers whose agricultural production is 50% or more of their gross income, and rural small businesses located outside of the greater Portland area including, but not limited to, parts of Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook, and South Portland. Ask if your location is eligible.

Details

Date:
October 4, 2017
Time:
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free

Venue

Davis Science Center, Colby College
Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME
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