INNOVATION CENTER

The rising cost of traditional energy, especially oil, has created a demand for alternative sources of energy including wind, solar, compressed natural gas (CNG), biodiesel, and ethanol.  The Innovation Center at Rogers State University has received funds from the USDA to provide technical assistance to rural small businesses and producers who are considering the production or application of alternative energy sources to their enterprises.

Examples of eligible applicants include businesses that are considering conversion of truck fleets to CNG, installation of a public CNG filling station, or production of energy for use in their businesses from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or biomass. It could also include construction of a facility for the production of ethanol or biodiesel from a variety of possible feedstocks including used vegetable oil, yellow grease, woody biomass, or agricultural crops.

Through this grant, services will be available for free or at a reduced rate depending on the nature of the project.

The Innovation Center can also assist applicants that need to complete a feasibility study for some USDA loans or grants available through the Rural Energy for American Program.

Our Services

The Alternative Energy Assistance Program is operated by the Innovation Center location on the Rogers State University campus in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Alternative Energy Assistance Program provides technical support including:

• Feasibility studies
• Market Analysis
• Business planning

This assistance supplies local businesses and producers with information critical to the decision- making process. The technical support helps agricultural producers and potential alternative energy manufacturers evaluate their proposed projects, examine various alternatives, and identify promising investments.

In addition, the RSU Alternative Energy Assistance Program provides timely data and relevant information which enables producers to create or expand business that is more competitive because of their increased knowledge of industry trends, competition, and market changes.

The Innovation Center provides counseling services to businesses that need assistance with business plans, financial planning, management, and marketing at little or no cost.

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