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Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Renewables ProgramContact: Gerry Palano at Gerald.Palano@state.ma.us or 617-626-1706
Massachusetts Farm Energy Program: News update - The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP), a jointly funded program by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and USDA, managed by Berkshire-Pioneer RC&D has proceeded to phase II, technical assistance. Please refer to www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org/mfep for all program information, MFEP application, and grant assistance writing for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). New DEP Regulations for Outdoor Hydronic Heater (OHH) (Wood-Fired Boilers) Now in Effect: Finalized new MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations pertaining to Outdoor Hydronic Heaters (OHHS) (Wood-Fired Boilers) are now effective 12/26/2008. It is important for anyone considering purchasing and installing a new outdoor boiler and anyone who has an existing outdoor boiler to familiarize themselves with the new regulations to ensure compliance. DEP is the first point of contact with questions regarding their regulations. They can be reached at 617-292-5868. Gerry Palano, Renewable Energy Coordinator for MDAR, Gerald.Palano@state.ma.us, 617-626-1706, will also try to assist you if you have questions regarding these regulations. New DEP Regulations can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/laws/regulati.htm A PDF Fact Sheet can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/dep/service/regulations/ohhregfs.pdf |
The MDAR Energy Program’s primary function is to promote energy knowledge and awareness and to facilitate the implementation of energy related projects for our agri-businesses through energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy applications, as a means to reduce both energy costs and environmental pollution. A number of data bases of relevant resources are being developed and informative web-links are being identified to assist in your ability to obtain technical and financial assistance toward energy related matters for your agricultural business.