Wy’East Resource Conservation & Development

  • 30 years

    of providing education, outreach, and development assistance to producers and rural small businesses in Oregon.

  • 38.5 million kWh

    irrigation related energy savings on behalf of rural electric cooperatives and PUDs from 2013 to 2023.

  • $2.26 million

    Rural Energy for America Program grant requests submitted in fiscal year 2022.

  • 2.51 million kWh

    of renewable energy generation proposed in fiscal year 2022 through the Rural Energy for America Program.

Rural Innovation

Pioneering groundbreaking technologies, practices, and forward-thinking solutions for the advancement of rural communities, small businesses, and producers.

On Farm Energy and Water

Leading energy and water conservation practices supporting energy independence and water saving solutions for Pacific Northwest farmers and ranchers.

Rural Economies

Strengthening existing small businesses, while enabling emerging rural entrepreneurs and innovators in pursuit of new rural-based economic pathways.  

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