Energy & Environment Expertise

The Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is excited to help support the expansion of AgriTech projects within the Commonwealth. The Energy and Environment Cabinet can provide the following general services to AgriTech industries and entrepreneurs:

A single point of contact system or a broader EEC assistance team to meet with those undertaking AgriTech projects to identify applicable regulations, technical resources and funding.
Facilitation of state agency meetings
Resources to support renewable energy and sustainability
Geographic Information System support for project development
Comprehensive energy planning assistance for projects
Siting guidance taking into consideration energy, water and land resource needs.
Land reuse services, guidance and assistance

To learn more about how EEC can assist you, please contact Kari Johnson or Kenya Stump.

KYE3 - Kentucky Energy Strategy

Kentucky's new energy strategy is wrapped in economic development and focused on resilience.

Brownfield Redevelopment Program

The Department for Environmental Protection provides programs and services to help with the reuse and development of these properties.

Energy Program Assessment District Financing Program – PACE Financing

PACE is a simple and effective way to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy building improvements.

Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program & the Kentucky Soil Stewardship Program

The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program and the Kentucky Soil Stewardship Program were created to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resources of Kentucky and to implement their agriculture water quality plans.

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AML Pilot Program

The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands facilitates the distribution of federally funded AML Pilot Grants.

Small Business Ombudsman

Kentucky’s DEP Small Business Ombudsman (SBO) serves as an advocate for small business owners or operators within the regulatory environment.

Kentucky Excellence in Environmental Leadership (KY EXCEL)

KY EXCEL offers a home for Kentucky's environmental stewards and an avenue to develop environmental leaders statewide.

Environmental Compliance Assistance Program

ECAP staff offer a variety of services to help you meet and exceed your environmental compliance responsibilities

Ag Water Quality/Nutrient Management Assistance

The statewide agriculture water quality plan is an effort to produce a practical, flexible, coordinated natural resources management system that protects the waters of the Commonwealth and complies with applicable government rules and regulations

AgriTech possibilities are endless in the Bluegrass State.

Let's get growing!