Wisconsin electric cooperatives developed a uniform statewide farm wiring program entitled Safety First!. The purpose is to assist dairy farmers with the cost of rewiring projects and to promote safety.
Loans and Grants
- A loan/grant combination is available up to $30,000
- Grants are available for 30% or up to $10,000 from the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
- Loans are available for 70% or up to $20,000 from your energy cooperative
- Up to 5 years to repay
- Loan interest rate will be no greater than prime minus 1.25%
Requirements
- Dairy farms only (including cows, goats, and sheep which are kept for the production of milk)
- Existing farmstead on Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services electric lines
- Pre- and post-program inspection
- Electrician's estimate
- Service agreement for the length of the loan
- Credit eligibility requirements