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Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)
What does this program do?
The Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) provides loans to entities that agree to make affordable loans to help consumers
implement cost-effective,energy efficiency measures.This program,authorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill, helps to build a
cleaner and more sustainable domestic energy sector for future generations.RESP will help lower energy bills for rural families and
businesses and will reduce barriers to investment in energy efficiency projects or activities.
1 Who is an eligible borrower under this program?
Eligible applicants include current and former Rural Utilities Service(RUS) borrowers,subsidiaries of current or former RUS
borrowers,and entities that provide retail electric service in rural areas.
How is RESP different from the Energy What are the Loan Terms?
Efficiency and Conservation Loan The RUS borrower is eligible to apply for a loan of up to
Program (EECLP)? 20 years at a 0 percent interest rate.(Up to 4 percent of the
• RESP offers a lower-cost financing option—a zero percent loan total may be used for startup costs.)The RUS borrower
interest rate; can charge an interest rate of up to 3 percent for relending to
• RESP also has a broader pool of eligible borrowers(utilities, qualified consumers.
nonprofit organizations, municipalities and states),while
EECLP program borrowers are limited to utilities that serve What governs this program?
rural areas; These loans are made available under the authority of
• RESP offers longer loan terms:20 years versus 15 years for section 6407 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment
EECLP loans. Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C.8107a) (Section 6407).
How may funds be used? How do I learn more?
Funds may be used to implement energy-saving measures, For more information about the program,please contact
or for energy costs incurred by qualified consumers. Robert Coates at Robert.Coates@wdc.usda.gov.
How do we get started?
Applications for the RESP program will be accepted on a
first-come,first-served basis until funds are depleted.To be
considered for funding,applicants should submit a letter of
intent to RESP@wdc.usda.gov.More information is available
in the annual funding announcement published in the
Federal Register.
NOTE:Because citations and other information may be subject to change please always consult
the program instructions listed in the section above titled"What Governs this Program?"You
may also contact your General Field Representative for assistance.You will find additional
forms,resources,and program information at www.rd.usda.gov.USDA is an equal opportunity
provider,employer,and lender.
last Updated December 20t7