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 Energy for America Program (REAP) grant.

Oregon Department of Energy will present on the Oregon Rural and Agricultural Assistance program information including business eligibility, how to access the program and more details about how an energy assessment can help you plan for the future, save energy, and save money. The program offers technical assistance and energy program navigation to any rural or agricultural organizations and formal energy assessments to businesses that meet the eligibility requirements. 

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!