…multi-state grant to help rice growers achieve and verify greenhouse gas emissions reductions, using low emission rice practices in their fields. NRCS administers CIG as part of the Environmental Quality…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…than $380,000 in pollution prevention grants in California, Hawaii and Nevada. Pollution prevention grants fund environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source, encouraging greenhouse gas reduction, toxic…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…Fund uses earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help protect sensitive lands. That’s good, but since its inception, the program has been consistently underfunded. A 2009 analysis by…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, says they work with companies like Pacific Gas and Electric to make saving water and money a priority. Labor Training…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding energy workshops to inform the ag community on incentives and rebates available for efficient upgrades. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping and Efficiency program…
Starting With Low-End Upgrades
…With Low-End Upgrades Pacific Gas and Electric says even low-end upgrades can save a lot of energy and money. These projects can be mapped out through their catalog online and…
Energy Upgrade Loan Alternative
As well as rebates and incentives, Pacific Gas & Electric can help with the start-up costs of upgrading to an energy efficient system. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Energy Upgrade…
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…and bio-based products offer the potential of homegrown American resources that can reduce our dependence on imported oil and also cut carbon emissions,” said Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. “This…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Making Energy Upgrades Affordable Pacific Gas and Electric partnered…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Applications must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Applicants…
Reaching the Ag Community
Is your operation as efficient as it could be? Pacific Gas and Electric wants the agriculture community to know there is help out there. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Reaching…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…Program Pacific Gas and Electric will host an agricultural energy workshop in Kern County on July 15. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says one item they are excited about…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…assistance to agricultural operations for the implementation of water conservation measures that increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $10 million has been made available for SWEEP through…