To provide insight and answer questions, Riverland Energy Cooperative is hosting an informational meeting for all Riverland Energy Cooperative Members interested in learning about our new member, Anovary. Join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Waumandee Country Bar (S2020 Co Rd U, Cochrane, WI 54622). Join us to learn more and ask questions-we look forward to seeing you there. Please note: capacity is limited to 120 people.
Riverland Energy Cooperative and Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) have teamed up to offer dairy farmers a rewiring financial assistance program.
The Safety First! Loan and grant program is designed to assist dairy farmers with their farm’s rewiring to meet current electrical code standards.
This is a cost-sharing program which offers a loan/grant combination up to $30,000
- Must be Dairy farm (includes cows, goats, and sheep kept for milk production)
- Existing homestead
- Pre- and post- program inspections by an approved state-certified inspector
- Work must be completed by a Master Electrician or an electrician who has completed the farm rewiring program.
- Before work commences, a bid from the electrician must meet loan/grant requirements
- A signed service agreement for length of loan.
- Credit eligibility requirements must be met.
Other financing available:
- Grants are available for 30 percent or up to $10,000 from WECA
- Loans are available for 70 percent or up to $20,000 from Riverland Energy Cooperative. A 3-percent interest rate applies. (5year repayment plan)
For more information on the Safety First! Rewiring Program contact Tammy Hilmanowski or call 1-800-411-9115 or 608-323-3381 for more information
