ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment
Closed January 16, 2025
The ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program reimburses Nebraska agricultural producers for 60% of the cost of replacing diesel irrigation-pump engines with electric motors or grid-connected pumps. Eligible costs include electrical equipment, wiring, installation, and utility upgrades. It is administered by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) under its ONE RED (Opportunity Nebraska Reducing Emissions Decarbonization) initiative, funded by the U.S. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program.
Eligibility
Nebraska agricultural producers replacing diesel irrigation-pump engines with electric motors or grid-connected pumps.
Details
Deadline
January 16, 2025
Financial Instrument
Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$23,000
Total Program Funding
$6,000,000
Payment Rate
Cost share
Terms
Delivered as a rebate/reimbursement covering 60% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $23,000 per application. Total program pool of approximately $6 million. Funded diesel-to-electric conversions must be completed by June 30, 2026.
Application Instructions
The 2024 application window closed January 16, 2025. Funded projects must be completed by June 30, 2026. Check the program page for any future application cycles before applying.
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