ACCESS CLEAN ENERGY SAVINGS

This guide from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines the availability of zero-interest loans for rural cooperatives through the USDA's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

• The USDA's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) provides zero-interest loans to rural cooperatives via the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP). These loans allow cooperatives to implement renewable energy systems or energy efficiency measures, which typically result in lower monthly electric bills for members than their previous inefficient systems, with no upfront cost required for upgrades.
• On August 6, 2018, the RUS opened a one-year application window for approximately $100 million in loan capital through the RESP. To access this funding, the application process must be initiated before September 2019.
• RESP loans can be used for various cost-effective measures for the end-user, including on- and off-grid renewable energy systems, permanently-installed energy storage devices, lighting, water and waste efficiency, and building envelope upgrades.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2018). ACCESS CLEAN ENERGY SAVINGS. https://www.eesi.org/files/Access_Clean_Energy_Savings-EESI.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. ACCESS CLEAN ENERGY SAVINGS. 2018. https://www.eesi.org/files/Access_Clean_Energy_Savings-EESI.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2018access, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{ACCESS CLEAN ENERGY SAVINGS}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2018}, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Access_Clean_Energy_Savings-EESI.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }