ACRE3 Energy Audits and Technical Reports
Forecasted
The ACRE3 Energy Audits and Technical Reports grant from the Colorado Department of Agriculture funds energy audits and technical reports to help agricultural producers plan for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (final submission & pre-application deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Funding covers or subsidizes energy audits and technical reports for eligible Colorado agricultural producers and processors; specific award amounts not published.
Summary: Supports Colorado agricultural producers in obtaining technical documentation for energy efficiency and renewable energy planning under the ACRE3 program.
Key Information: Only Colorado agricultural producers and processors are eligible.
Description
The ACRE3 Energy Audits and Technical Reports program, administered by the Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office at the Colorado Department of Agriculture, provides funding for Colorado agricultural producers and processors to obtain energy audits and technical reports. The program aims to help participants assess their current energy usage, identify opportunities for cost savings, and plan for the adoption of renewable energy or energy efficiency improvements. This initiative is part of the broader Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which is dedicated to fostering climate-smart agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and reducing the financial burden of energy costs in the agricultural sector.
