Climate Friendly Nurseries ~ Incentives for Best Management Practices

Oregon Association of Nurseries

The Oregon Association of Nurseries, based in Wilsonville, represents more than 1,300 wholesale growers, retailers, landscapers and suppliers. Oregon's ornamental horticulture industry is the state's largest agricultural commodity, with annual sales of nearly $1 billion. For information visit our Web site at www.oan.org or call 503-682-5089.

Oregon Environmental Council

The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For 40 years we've been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxics, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms. Find out more at www.oeconline.org.

Incentive Websites

The following websites offer good information regarding available incentives for agricultural and energy efficiency best management practices:

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) offers a searchable database for federal and state incentives.
Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) offers incentives for commercial, agricultural and industrial customers of any one of the state's investor-owned utilities to increase the energy efficiency of their existing buildings. Learn more about relevant ETO incentives.
Oregon’s Business Energy Tax Credit (OR BETC) is available for investments in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources, sustainable buildings, and less-polluting transportation fuels. Learn more about relevant BETC incentives.
The federal Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers grants and loan guaranties for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems, as well as grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance.
USDA’s Farm Bill Programs, including its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners meet environmental challenges on their land through financial, educational and technical assistance.