Applicability

Will the applicant implement at least ONE core National On Farm Energy practice?

1. YES — Points: 0
2. NO — Points: 0

Category

Is the Planned Land Unit (PLU) located in Rhode Island?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Program Questions 

1. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes — Points: 30
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
2. Does the participant have a written irrigation plan that meets NRCS practice standards & management criteria as identified in the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG)?
   1. YES — Points: 55
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Did the applicant apply for funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 but was previously NOT funded?
   1. Yes — Points: 60
   2. Not applicable — Points: 0
4. If this application is approved for funding, will this be the applicant's first EQIP contract?
   1. YES — Points: 55
   2. NOT APPLICABLE — Points: 0
5. Has the participant been in contract violation with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -25
   2. NO — Points: 0
6. Has the participant had a USDA NRCS Contract terminated within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -100
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions 

1. Are conservation practices planned on assessment PLUs identified for implementation in an active conservation activity plan, CEMA 228 - Agricultural Energy Management Plan or DIA 120 - Agricultural Energy Design Plan, developed by a Technical Service Provider (TSP) OR Will this application result on a CEMA 228 or DIA 120?
   1. YES — Points: 30
   2. Not Applicable — Points: 0
2. Does the client have a current energy audit, in compliance with ASABE S612 standard?
   1. YES — Points: 10
   2. Not Applicable — Points: 0
3. Review the application against an approved Energy Audit or equivalent:
   1. Does the EQIP schedule of operations include implementation of 1 - 25% of all recommendations listed in the energy audit? — Points: 5
   2. Does the EQIP schedule of operations include implementation of 26 - 50% of all recommendations listed in the energy audit?— Points: 10
   3. Does the EQIP schedule of operations include implementation of 51 - 75% of all recommendations listed in the energy audit?— Points: 15
   4. Does the EQIP schedule of operations include implementation of 76 - 100% of all recommendations listed in the energy audit?— Points: 25
   5. Not evaluated or Not applicable. — Points: 0
4. Will conservation practices planned on assessment PLUs reduce irrigation-related energy use and/or improve air quality?
   1. Yes, NRCS Conservation Practices, 533 - Pumping Plant (02N) or 372, Combustion System Improvement (02N), are being implemented — Points: 40
   2. Yes, NRCS Conservation Practices 441 - Micro Irrigation System is being planned to meet required CSAF FY24 narrative (02N) — Points: 5
   3. Yes, NRCS Conservation Practice 442 - Sprinkler Irrigation System is being planned to meet required CSAF FY24 narrative (02N) — Points: 5
   4. Yes, NRCS Conservation Practice 430, Irrigation Pipeline, is being planned to meet required CSAF FY24 narrative (01N) — Points: 10
   5. Not evaluated or Not Applicable — Points: 0
5. Will conservation practices planned on assessment PLUs reduce headquarters-based energy use?
   1. Yes, NRCS Conservation Practice 374 -Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation, 670 - Energy Efficient Lighting System, OR 672 - Energy Efficient Building Envelope to reduce headquarters energy use as identified in an ASABE S612 Type II Headquarters Energy Audit or equivalent — Points: 75
   2. Not evaluated or Not applicable. — Points: 0