New Wind Grants Now Available for Farmers: Join Us for a Town Hall Meeting in Springfield, IL on Feb. 7 For Assistance with Grant Applications

With funding now available from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the timing is perfect for Illinois farmers to reduce their dependence on costly traditional energy sources. Register today to find out how to get started. Representatives from Farmergy and Southwest Windpower will be available to answer any questions.

(PRWEB) February 3, 2007 -- With funding now available from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the timing is perfect for Illinois farmers to reduce their dependence on costly traditional energy sources. Join us for a town hall meeting in Springfield, IL on Feb. 7 For assistance with grant applications. Register today to find out how to get started. Representatives from Farmergy and Southwest Windpower will be available to answer any questions.

Farmergy is a company based in St. Louis, Missouri that offers a broad range of clean energy solutions - from livestock watering to powering out buildings - to the agricultural industry. SWWP, based in Arizona, manufactures Skystream 3.7, a new generation wind generator that hooks up to your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electric bill. It's the first all inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in low winds. Skystream is ideal for residences, farms, and small businesses.

On Feb. 7, Farmergy and Southwest Windpower (SWWP) will help you electronically file on the spot for funding now available through the 2007 Illinois Renewable Energy Resources Small Wind Grant Program. Following are a few details on this program.

Provides up to 50% of eligible project costs per project up to $25,000.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through April 30, 2007.

Eligibility: Any new small wind energy conversion system with a nameplate capacity ranging from 1 to 50 kW mounted on a tower of at least 60 feet in height. Eligible systems must be sited on a parcel of land of 1 acre or greater and be mounted at least 30 feet above any structures or natural features within 300 feet of the installation that may adversely impact the wind resource.

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the Missouri and Illinois rooms of the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center in Sprinfield, Illinois. A light sandwich supper will be provided. An RSVP would be appreciated. Confirm your attendance and register today by clicking the link below.

To register for the event go to: www.farmergy.com and click on the link on the left hand side.

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