USDA Launches New Energy Data Website

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new website today streamlining access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy data.

Building on the USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service announced last week, the website provides access to all USDA energy resources, including agricultural, forestry, economic, and social data. It also provides a link to all USDA state and local offices and energy resource coordinators.

The site is www.usda.gov/energy.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the new site provides a form or technical assistance to people thinking about adopting an energy project.

"Improving and modernizing access to USDA energy data and resources is essential in today's highly competitive rural business environment," Vilsack said in a statement. "Farmers, ranchers and small businesses across the country will benefit from easier navigation and retrieval of energy and renewable energy investments data and funding opportunities.”