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502 South 19th, Suite 105, Bozeman, MT 59718

 

ph: 406-582-5700

fax: 406-582-5855

info@nrmrcd.org

Energy Programs. We assist individuals, communities and businesses with planning, project management, funding, and constructing energy projects. Projects can include energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development. 

Current Energy Programs and Projects

Energy Revolving Loan Fund - The Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D and Economic Development District are working on an exciting program to assist businesses, individuals and communities with energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy development.  Click here for more information about the fund. 

Financial and Economic Analysis of Using Wind Energy for Irrigation Power - Is wind energy right for your irrigation power needs? Run the numbers on this Excel Spreadsheet model and find out. Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D and MSU Extension Service partnered to produce this financial model that allows producers to compare up to three different sizes of wind turbines for up to four different irrigation systems. To download this program, click here and visit the Montana State University Extension Service site (Scroll down to "Financial and Economic Analysis of Using Wind Energy for Irrigation Power" and click on the link).

Anaerobic Digester - We are assisting Huls' Dairy in Corvallis, MT with construction of an anaerobic digester system to capture and use methane for energy generation, reuse nutrient-rich liquid in irrigation system, generate a bagged-solids soil amendment product, reduce greenhouse gas generation, and offset the dairy's natural gas and hot water requirements.   View a presentation on the project.  For more information on the project email us or contact our office at 406-582-5700.

Small Anaerobic Digester Proposal - We are considering accepting a project to assist a small digester project in Montana.  This second project will focus on a small dairy (approximately 100 cows) in size and produce biogas from the manure that will be converted to compressed gas for use in a vehicle.  Dairies or other farm operations interested in taking part in this project should contact our office at 406-582-5700.

Wind Energy - We're heavily involved with landowners, communities and developers in wind energy.  Through our partnership with MSU Extension, we provide resources and information to help Montanans make informed decisions about wind energy.  Visit Montana State University Extension's website for more information on this program. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 All programs and assistance of the RC&D Council  are available without regard to race, color, national origin, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).”

Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D - 502 South 19th, Suite 105, Bozeman, MT 59718 - 406-582-5700