Register for our final webinar of 2025 to learn more about what work is being done at the intersection of clean energy and the state's rural and agricultural communities. Wy'East Resource Conservation & Development will be discussing updates on USDA's Rural Development Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant. Oregon Department of Energy's Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance (ORAEA) Program will also be presenting on funding opportunities to support energy assessments for rural small businesses and agricultural producers.

Presenters include:

• Michael Kluz, Rural Energy Project Manager, Wy'East RC&D

• Stephanie Kruse, Facilities Engineer, ODOE

• Wendy Simons, Energy Policy Analyst, ODOE

• Jackie Solomon, Rural Energy Specialist, Wy'East RC&D

As a reminder, these webinars are free for all participants including farmers, ranchers, Tribes, non-profits, community-based organizations, local government officials, energy developers, state agency staff, regulators, and utilities. This is sure to be a conversation you don't want to miss!