The Kansas Energy Program (K-State Engineering Extension), in partnership with USDA Rural Development, is hosting a Small Business Energy Workshop in Elkhart on September 18th. The focus of the workshop is to educate small business owners, ag producers, and economic development coordinators on the opportunities and benefits available through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Ideally, by implementing energy efficiency or renewable energy projects businesses and ag producers can reduce operational costs, allowing for the retention or creation of jobs. Simultaneously, local vendors contribute to the area’s economic viability through work completed to implement these projects. Currently, rural small businesses and ag producers are eligible to apply for USDA’s Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) grant, for which award winners receive up to 50% reimbursement on eligible project costs.
Details for the workshop are below and are also included in the attached promotional flyer. There is no cost to attend the workshop, and all technical assistance provided by the Kansas Energy Program is done at no charge.
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm (lunch provided)
Location: Morton County Civic Center (400 E Orchard St, Elkhart, KS 67950)
Topics: Lighting, Refrigeration, Solar PV Systems, USDA Programs, Brownfields Development, HVAC, and more
Registration: kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wI8oAG6a3xGcOW
Though the workshop is being held in Morton County, we want to encourage anyone in the region to attend in person or virtually. Please share the details of the workshop with members of your organization.
