Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
USDA Announces Rural Energy Training
The USDA Rural Development will hold training on two federal programs designed to help support rural businesses, 
create new markets for agricultural products, and assist our country in becoming more energy independent. The training sessions will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1:30-3:30pm in Room 127 at the DACC Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada in Las Cruces.
Eligible applicants for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) are agricultural producers and rural small businesses; program provides grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for business/commercial (not residential).
Eligible applicants for the Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) are independent producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, agricultural producer groups, and majority-controlled producer based business ventures; program provides grants for value-added planning and working capital.
Attendance is free but RSVP is encouraged to ensure sufficient seating and handouts. RSVP to Kim Giang at (505)761-4953 or kim.giang@nm.usda.gov. Questions may be directed to Jesse Monfort Bopp at (505)761-4952 or jesse.bopp@nm.usda.gov or Kim Giang. For more information on these and all USDA Rural Development business and cooperative programs, visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs.
Register Now for 2010 Rocky Mountain Cleantech Open Competition
Rocky Mountain Cleantech Open, an organization of volunteers dedicated to helping cleantech startups succeed, is now accepting applications for the 2010 Rocky Mountain Cleantech Open Competition.
The Cleantech Open‘s mission is to find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. We deliver our world-class training program in the context of a business competition designed to increase the cleantech entrepreneur’s chances of success.
To date, more than 80% of the 191 companies that have competed in the Cleantech Open are still in business and have gone on to create over 1,200 jobs, raise more than $200m in funding, and secure 43 patents.
Applicants compete to win cash and services. THREE $30,000 cash and services packages are awarded to the Rocky Mountain Winners, and the $250,000 investment and services package is awarded to the National Winner. Rocky Mountain Winners advance to National competition.
All applicants receive:
- Executive Summary Workshop
- Mentorship leading up to the application deadline
- Written feedback from Executive Summary judges
- Invitation to the Cleantech Open Academy in July
General requirements:
1. All entries must meet one of the six cleantech category definitions: Air, Water, and Waste; Energy Efficiency; Green Building; Renewable Energy; Smart Power, Green Grid, and Energy Storage; and Transportation.
2. All entries must have a team of two individuals.
3. All entries must be a start-up with less than $500,000 outside funding (some exceptions apply).
4. All contestants must be US residents, citizens, or legal aliens.
5. Pay the entry fee.
6. Submit a 3-page Executive Summary of your business by May 22nd.
A brochure outlining the 2010 Competition eligibility, requirements, and costs can be downloaded at this link: 2010 Cleantech Open Contestant Brochure.pdf .
Entrepreneurs should follow this link to register: Enter Now
Teams have until the final deadline of May 22nd to update and complete their application.
Energy Topic of May Business on the Border Forum
The May meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet, followed by a brief update by MVEDA staff.
Clay Doyle
Clay Doyle, Vice President of New Mexico Affairs for El Paso Electric (EPE), will be the featured presenter for the luncheon.He will discuss El Paso Electric’s new seasonal rate structure. Also accompanying Mr. Doyle will be Mr. Paul Royalty, Manager of Energy Efficiency Programs for El Paso Electric, who will be presenting information on EPE’s energy efficiency programs and incentives.
Luncheon cost is $20.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please confirm your attendance no later than Thursday, April 29th to ensure proper space will be available. You may register by clicking the button below or by calling the office at (575) 525-2852. The meeting is open to the public.
