Massachusetts Farm Energy Discount Program

A 10% discount on electricity and natural gas bills for Massachusetts farms. MDAR certifies that the applicant is principally and substantially engaged in production agriculture for a commercial purpose and then notifies the farm's power or gas supplier. Propane and fuel oil accounts are not covered.

• Persons or corporations principally and substantially engaged in the business of production agriculture or farming for an ultimate commercial purpose

• Not eligible: persons or corporations with 75 or more full-time employees in January of the application year (seasonal and part-time workers not counted)

• Electricity and natural gas accounts only; not propane or fuel oil

10% rate discount, ongoing once certified; participants must report account changes to MDAR.

Published amounts: ten percent discount on rates for electricity and natural gas bills (not available for propane or fuel oil accounts)

Download and submit the Farm Energy Discount Application Form to MDAR. After MDAR determines the applicant qualifies, it certifies the farm to the appropriate electricity or natural gas supplier. Participants must notify MDAR of any account changes; current participants can review account information online with their User Name and Access Code.

Deadline text on the page: Rolling; the discount starts once an application is filed and MDAR certifies eligibility to the energy supplier.