WyEast RCD

What WyEast RCD does

Wy'East Resource Conservation & Development Council (Wy'East RC&D) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 and headquartered in The Dalles, Oregon, that provides no-cost technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The organization operates approximately 31 years of community presence in Oregon, with a staff of five supplemented by RARE AmeriCorps members, and supports eligible clients in navigating the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant process — from site visits and certified energy assessments through grant writing, submission, and project completion.

Wy'East runs an interconnected portfolio of programs including Irrigation Efficiency (pump testing, LEPA/LESA, and VFD optimization), the E-Farms program (rotating electric tractors, UTVs, trucks, and excavators across Pacific Northwest farms in partnership with Forth, Sustainable Northwest, and Bonneville Environmental Foundation), and BEAM (Battery Energy Access Mobile) — portable off-grid solar-and-battery EV charging stations with 40 kWh capacity and dual J1772 Level 2 chargers deployed in rural Wasco County for both routine charging and emergency backup power. The organization also coordinates on agrivoltaics system design and the EVmath.org rural EV awareness campaign.

The organization is grant-funded rather than fee-based; revenue derives from administering federal and state grant programs (USDA REAP, ODOE CREP, DOE rural electrification) and supplemental corporate/philanthropic grants (Google). All technical assistance, energy assessments, and BEAM charging are provided free to end users, making the funding mix itself the primary business-model risk and constraint on scale.

Name

WyEast RCD

Legal name

Wy'East Resource Conservation & Development

Website

https://wyeast-rcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wy'East RC&D is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing no-cost technical assistance to Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses for USDA REAP grants, plus rural electrification, irrigation efficiency, and mobile EV charging programs across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Energy and Sustainability Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Rural energy technical assistance
• USDA REAP grant administration
• Agricultural electrification programs
• Irrigation efficiency services
• Rural EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

The Dalles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grant-funded technical assistance: Wy'East RC&D is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates primarily through grant funding. The organization provides free technical assistance to applicants funded through USDA grants and program administration costs. Revenue comes from administering programs like REAP and CREP grants rather than charging clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wy'East RC&D is a nonprofit that provides free, end-to-end technical assistance to Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses for USDA REAP and CREP grants, covering site visits, energy assessments, grant writing, and project completion. Beyond grant navigation, it operates programs for irrigation efficiency, rural electric farm equipment demonstration (E-Farms), and deploys mobile BEAM EV charging/backup battery units in rural communities to expand energy resilience and charging access.

Product overview

WyEast RCD operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering multiple interconnected programs focused on rural energy, water conservation, and agricultural electrification in the Pacific Northwest. The core portfolio includes BEAM Mobile EV Charging Units (off-grid solar/battery-powered charging stations), the E-Farms electric farming equipment program (demonstrating electric tractors and vehicles), the REAP Technical Assistance service (helping applicants navigate USDA Rural Energy for America Program grants), the Irrigation Efficiency Program (pump testing and energy assessments), and the CREP Grant Implementation (deploying mobile charging units in rural communities). Additionally, they partner on EVmath.org for rural EV awareness. These programs work synergistically to support rural communities with energy independence, cost savings, and clean technology adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-Farms: A program focused on rural electrification and demonstrating benefits of electrifying heavy farm equipment, partnered with Forth, Sustainable Northwest, and Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
• BEAM
• EVmath.org
• CREP

Products and services

• Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Technical Assistance No-cost, end-to-end technical assistance helping Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses navigate the USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant process, covering site visits, energy assessments, project planning, grant writing, and submission, with services funded by USDA program administration.
• Irrigation Efficiency Program Pump testing, site visits, and energy assessments conducted by Certified Energy Managers to help Oregon farms improve irrigation efficiency and reduce water and energy costs, deploying LEPA, LESA, and VFD technologies.
• BEAM Mobile EV Charging Units Off-grid, solar-and-battery-powered mobile EV charging stations deployed in rural communities (Antelope, OR and Wamic, OR). Each unit has a 40 kWh battery fueled by overhead solar panels with two J1772 Level 2 chargers, providing free top-off/short-charge EV charging and emergency backup power for fuel pumps, refrigeration, and vital equipment.
• E-Farms Electric Farming Equipment Program Collaborative initiative demonstrating electric tractors, UTVs, trucks, and excavators to Pacific Northwest farmers, rotating three purchased electric tractors through different farm locations for hands-on testing and cost-benefit/environmental analysis.
• EVmath.org Partnership Rural-focused EV awareness partnership providing a public savings calculator that helps rural residents quantify the cost benefits of switching from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles.
• CREP Grant Implementation Community Renewable Energy Program deploying mobile BEAM charging and backup battery units in rural Wasco County to expand rural EV charging access and provide emergency backup power for fuel pumps, refrigeration, and critical community equipment.
• Rural Resilience Hub Program supporting energy resilience in rural Oregon communities through coordinated energy projects and grant-driven initiatives including agrivoltaics deployments and emergency backup power infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy costs for farms through irrigation efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Rural Development Initiatives (RDI)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026RDI hosts the bi-annual Regards 2 Rural conference, which Wy'East participates in alongside organizations like NADO and Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition. Mobile tours allow attendees to visit rural Oregon communities and agricultural operations.
• Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ODOE awarded Wy'East a CREP Grant to purchase mobile charging and backup battery units (BEAM) for rural Wasco County. Wy'East works with ODOE on REAP grant coordination and site visits for energy assessments. This collaboration enables coordinated technical assistance for Oregon rural businesses pursuing energy projects.
• EVmath.org (Steve Gutmann and Mark Jacobs)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wy'East partnered with co-founders Steve Gutmann and Mark Jacobs to support the launch of EVmath.org, a rural-focused EV awareness campaign website that helps rural residents calculate savings from switching to electric vehicles.
• Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CREP Grant implementation, working together to strengthen rural charging infrastructure in Wasco County and support conservation and natural resource management.
• E-Farms Collaborative (Forth, Sustainable Northwest, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Rusted Gate Farm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-organization partnership to expand rural electrification and demonstrate electric heavy equipment for agriculture. The collaborative purchases and rotates electric tractors to different Pacific Northwest farms for testing, evaluating cost benefits, environmental impact, and operational performance.
• Energy Trust of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Trust provides incentives for energy efficiency projects. Wy'East connects applicants to Energy Trust programs and coordinates site visits alongside their energy assessments for REAP grants.
• RARE AmeriCorpssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRARE (Rural AmeriCorps Residency) program places members with Wy'East to support rural energy projects and community outreach. Members help with grant application processes and online presence.
• Oregon State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSU conducts research and provides technical studies for projects like agrivoltaics and electric tractor total cost of ownership analyses. Wy'East coordinates with OSU Extension for field days and educational events.
• Our Table CooperativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWy'East helped Our Table Cooperative determine efficiency of medium-duty EVs and savings potential for their Chevy BrightDrop electric delivery van, connecting them to Oregon DEQ ZERO Fleet rebate program.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA RD administers the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) that Wy'East helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses apply for. Wy'East provides technical assistance for all aspects of the REAP application process.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Forth: Portland-based nonprofit advancing electric mobility, and an E-Farms collaborative partner. Compares to Wy'East in mission (clean transportation adoption), geographic footprint (PNW), and target audience (rural and underserved communities).
• Bonneville Environmental Foundation: Portland-based nonprofit funding renewable energy and watershed restoration in the Pacific Northwest. E-Farms collaborative partner; comparable as a regional climate-finance nonprofit deploying capital into rural Oregon energy projects.
• Sustainable Northwest: PNW nonprofit working at the intersection of rural communities, natural resources, and clean energy. Co-partner with Wy'East on E-Farms; serves a near-identical constituency of Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
• Energy Trust of Oregon: Oregon-based nonprofit utility providing energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives, with whom Wy'East coordinates site visits and program referrals. Closest operational analog: a state-funded nonprofit delivering energy incentives to rural Oregon customers.
• Climate Solutions: PNW-focused clean energy nonprofit advocating and implementing decarbonization across rural and urban communities. Comparable in mission, geography, and nonprofit grant-funded operating model.
• Clean Energy Resource Teams: Minnesota-based nonprofit coalitions delivering community-based clean energy programming in rural communities. Comparable operating model (regional nonprofits providing free technical assistance and grant navigation to rural residents and small businesses).
• Grid Alternatives: National nonprofit deploying solar and clean energy in underserved rural and low-income communities. Comparable as a mission-aligned nonprofit operating rural energy infrastructure programs at scale beyond the Pacific Northwest.
• Center for Rural Affairs: Rural community and economic development nonprofit serving small-scale agricultural producers and rural small businesses with technical assistance, policy advocacy, and program delivery. Highly analogous operating model to Wy'East, with a Midwest rather than PNW focus.

Others

• Vote Solar: National nonprofit advancing equitable solar policy and access, with rural and agricultural engagement. Adjacent rather than direct — Vote Solar focuses on policy advocacy and market transformation while Wy'East delivers on-the-ground technical assistance.

Broad incumbents

• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: National trade association representing rural electric cooperatives delivering energy services to rural America. Comparable constituency and rural electrification mandate, but at much larger scale and as an industry association rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyeast-resource-conservation-and-development-area-council-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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