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Renewable Energy and Efficiency Program
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Pierce Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Make the switch to clean energy, potentially save thousands of dollars on energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint.
Overview
Description:
As the cost of energy inputs continues to rise, Washington’s farmers and rural small businesses are looking to renewable energy and energy efficiency to meet their operational needs. Pierce Conservation District is working with non-profit Spark Northwest to help local farms and businesses generate their own clean energy.
The Rural Energy for Washington program can help agricultural producers and rural small businesses explore opportunities to install renewable energy systems and upgrade to energy efficient equipment. In addition to providing free project consultations and project development assistance, the Rural Energy team can connect participants to grants, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing to help complete projects – and avoid pitfalls along the way.
To learn more about the program and eligibility, please visit our Climate Resiliency page on our website.
Eligibility:
There is a wide variety of clean energy options available for your farm or rural small business. We can evaluate your site and pair you up with the right contractor and incentives to implement any of these energy conservation projects: solar array, solar heating, microhydro, energy efficiency, wind, bioenergy.
Financial benefit:
Varies per project.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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