National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it can help farmers who would like to upgrade operations or expand their businesses.
The energy company says it can help with financial incentives and technical support to assist New York farms in reducing energy costs; improving health and efficiency; and reducing maintenance, per its announcement.
National Grid representatives will be available to share details about its Agribiz program at the New York Farm Show, which is scheduled for Feb. 20-22 at the New York State Fairgrounds in the town of Geddes.
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Dairy farm example
National Grid used its announcement to share the story of the dairy farm that belongs to Dakota and Sam Wilson in Ames in Montgomery County. In 2024, the Wilsons installed six high-speed circulating fans and earned incentives through the National Grid Agribiz program that offset about 70 percent of the project costs.
The Wilsons represent one of nearly 150 farm owners across upstate New York who, since 2020, have earned more than $1.5 million in incentives to increase efficiency; reduce energy and maintenance costs; meet sustainability goals; and improve the health of their farm animals.
Besides the incentives, National Grid says it also offers economic-development funding and financing for farm owners.
“When our vendor was providing us with quotes for the new fans it was mentioned that a National Grid program could help pay for them,” Dakota Wilson said in the National Grid announcement. “A National Grid rep visited us and walked us through their Prescriptive Energy Efficiency Program that covered more than half the project. Before winter set in, we were able to use the new fans, which keep the cows cool and moved the air throughout the barn just as we had hoped.”
Farmers who are interested in learning more about the National Grid Agribiz program can contact John Snyder at john.snyderjr@nationalgrid.com
