FARM ENERGY How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm? FARM ENERGY PM 2089 A
FARM ENERGY (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007) PM 2089 A
FARM ENERGY (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007) PM 2089 A
FARM ENERGY (USDA Census of Agriculture, 2007) PM 2089 A
FARM ENERGY (Energy Information Administration) PM 2089 A
FARM ENERGY OBJECTIVE: collaborate with energy partners to increase coordination of farm energy efficiency efforts http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY PARTNERS: • • • ISU Extension Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) Corn Belt Power Cooperative USDA, Rural Development Consumers Energy (REC) Alliant Energy Mid. American Energy Sponsored by the IOWA ENERGY CENTER http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY Previous energy fact sheets published 30 years ago OBJECTIVE: upgrade Extension resources that address energy conservation and efficiency for farmers in Iowa http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY Download the new Farm Energy publication series free of charge from ISU Extension http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY REBATES/INCENTIVES: Available from utility providers to offset the cost of buying or replacing farm equipment EXAMPLES: • High-efficiency indoor and outdoor lighting • Ventilation systems and circulation fans • Variable speed drives for dairy vacuum pumps • Livestock waterers Ag rebate programs in Iowa vary widely – please contact your utility provider before you buy! http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY SUMMARY: You can’t change the weather, but you can manage on-farm energy consumption to improve efficiency NEXT STEPS: • Download Farm Energy publications from ISU Extension • Look for the Farm Energy column in Wallaces Farmer • Use a farm energy log to track monthly energy expenses • Contact your utility provider regarding efficiency rebates • Consider a farm energy audit to evaluate energy costs http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
FARM ENERGY FOR MORE INFORMATION: • Google “ISU farm energy” or visit us online at http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu • Download ISU Farm Energy publications at no charge • Follow us on Twitter @ISU_Farm_Energy for updates • Ask your local utility provider to contact us! QUESTIONS? E-mail Dana Petersen, petersen@iastate. edu http: //farmenergy. exnet. iastate. edu
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