The South Central Washington RC&D is proud to assist the Washington State RC&D Association with the administration of the Save Water Save Energy Program in 2012.
We, along with several RC&Ds across the Pacific Northwest, have partnered with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to assist Local Public Utilities deliver Energy Efficiency cash incentives to agricultural producers. At no cost, Energy Analysts work with agricultural producers and rural small businesses to reduce on farm energy consumption and find funding for energy improvement projects. Our services include:
- Onsite energy assesssment
- Establish eligibility
- Arrange energy audits when needed for grant applications
- Estimate energy costs and submit to BPA engineers
- Review project bids with producers to help determine practicality
- Identify, develop and get funding for energy improvement projects
We work to serve as the producers advocate to help improve energy efficiency on site. Our goal is to keep farmers farming! Go to the official Save Water Save Energy regional page for more info.
We are currently hiring a State Program Administrative Assistant for this program here in Yakima. Please click on our Employment Page for more information.
Partner Resources
If you are a partner entity assisting with the Save Water Save Energy program in Washington State, go Here to find resources to assist you.
Contact Us
Administrative questions regarding reporting, invoicing, payments, and other administrative level questions should be directed to Colleda Monick, Administrative Assistant at: or at 509-452-8392.
Technical questions regarding energy efficiency activities, training, partnerships, cost-share, implementation, and other energy efficiency questions should be directed to Steve Fucile, Energy Program Manager, at: or at 509-230-7292.
Marketing questions regarding outreach material availablity, delivery of materials, development of materials, marketing budgets, and other marketing and outreach questions should be directed to Kirsten Cook, Public Affairs Specialist, at: or at 509-422-0855, x100.
All other questions can be directed to Heather Simmons-Rigdon at: or at 509-452-8392.