Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Federal, State Energy Efficiency Programs For Farms And Businesses; Balancing Carbon, Forest Health Other Goals

The latest issue of Penn State Extension Energy Essentials highlights a March 21 webinar on Federal and State Energy Efficiency Programs For Farms And Businesses and a March 18 webinar on Having It All: Balancing Carbon, Forest Health and Other Goals

Energy Efficiency Programs

This March 21 webinar will focus on the different federal and state energy efficiency programs you might be eligible for. 

These programs may include grants, rebates, loans, or tax incentives. Are you an agricultural producer or a small business owner? 

Extension Educators will provide guidance on programs such as the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), grants and rebates offered through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, tax credits for renewable projects, and utility rebate programs.

Who is this for?

-- Agricultural producers

-- Rural small business owners

Click Here to register and for more information.

Carbon, Forest Health

With the rise in forest carbon programs, the focus of some forest managers has shifted towards extending harvest rotations and focusing management on carbon sequestration at the cost of other considerations. 

During this March 18 webinar participants will learn how forest managers can think about maintaining functioning forests while meeting multiple goals like storing carbon, creating wildlife habitat, and forest health. 

The trade-offs when managing forests solely for one purpose are the opportunities present in the forest of the Eastern United States for both the climate and wildlife, as well as the crucial need for well-planned silviculture.

Who is this for?  Foresters; Natural resource managers; Natural resource professionals: Wildlife biologists: Forest policymakers; Forest stakeholders; and Forest owners.

Click Here to register and for more information.

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-- Harnessing Hydrogen For Farm Vehicles

-- March 20 Webinar: C-Change: Managing Digestate For Crop Production & The Environment

Click Here to read the entire Penn State Extension Energy Essentials.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about a variety of educational opportunities.

[Posted: March 12, 2024]  PA Environment Digest