The LEAPS Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop educational resources and tools to help farmers understand the financial and environmental benefits of upgrading to energy-efficient pumping systems. The bill affects the over 600,000 U.S. farms, ranches, and aquaculture operations that use irrigation or livestock watering pumps, potentially saving farmers up to $1.8 billion annually in energy costs while reducing carbon emissions by 8.3 million metric tons per year. Within 180 days of enactment, the Department of Agriculture must create a website with information about efficient pump equipment and existing farm assistance programs, develop an online self-assessment tool allowing farmers to estimate their potential energy and cost savings, and establish training for energy auditors. The bill also modifies an existing conservation program to include energy-efficient pumping systems as an eligible activity. No specific federal funding is allocated in the legislation itself, as it primarily requires the Department of Agriculture to organize and publicize information using existing resources and programs.
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