Energy Efficiency and Conservation on the Farm

1. Energy Efficiency and Conservation on the Farm 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

2. Agenda • Overview of our services • Some past and current programs • Energy pyramid • Energy audit overview 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

3. About EnSave • Since 1991, EnSave has supported the American agricultural sector with innovative energy efficiency and resource conservation solutions. 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

4. Who works with us? • Utility companies • State energy offices • Public benefit corporations • Federal and state agencies • Utility commissions • RC&Ds • Conservation Districts • Agribusinesses 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

5. Our Services • Program design and implementation • Measure installation projects • Farm energy audits • Special projects/consulting 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

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7. New York State Variable Speed Drive Farm Program • Program ran from 1999 to 2003. • Funding source was the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). • 572 dairy producers across the state participated in the program, installing and receiving rebates for milking vacuum pump variable speed drives. • The program saved 10 million kWh, 2.92 tons of NOx emissions, and delivered $1.2 million first-year energy savings to participants. 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

8. Dairy Energy Efficiency Program • This program offers cash incentives on equipment such as variable speed drives, lighting, ventilation, and more to dairy customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. • To date this program has saved agricultural customers of PG&E about 4 million kWh, which equals $560,000 in energy savings. 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

9. Maryland Farm Energy Audit Program Phase I &II • Currently partnering with 9 Maryland organizations • Program operation 2007-2008 • Performing energy audits for 75 farms • Energy savings, production benefits recommended 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

10. Diesel Emission Reduction Program • Educated farmers in Eastern Washington State about no-till direct seeding and provided incentives for each acre switched from conventional tillage to no-till direct seeding. • Ran from December 2006 to December 2007 • Helped 21 farmers enroll over 16,000 acres into the program and helped save over 26,000 gallons of diesel fuel, a 59% reduction in fuel use. 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

11. Energy Pyramid 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

12. Energy audits • What is an energy audit? • An energy audit records and analyzes energy use and recommends actions to reduce energy usage and/or increase production. • EnSave offers three levels of audits: • Level1 Basic (CSP) • Level 2 Comprehensive • Level 3 Custom (Section 9006 or integrated audits) 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

13. EnSave uses a 5 step process for energy audits 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

14. Step One: Pre-site Visit Interview • Identify specific needs of producer and collect information about the operation • Inform producer of the data we’ll need in advance: electric and gas/propane bills to determine usage history • Explain the audit process – what to expect, how long it will take • Identify possible bio-security issues 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

15. Step Two: Site Visit • A data collector visits the site to collect energy end-use data: • Lighting (wattage, number and type of lights) • Ventilation (fan make, model, and speed) • Insulation (where and how much) • Motors (HP, make, and model) • Heating (equipment type, make, and model) • Interested in renewable energy opportunities? • Other 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

16. Step Three: Data Analysis • Raw data is entered into EnSave’s audit software, AutoAuditTM • EnSave calculates energy savings and/or production benefits 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

17. Step four: Reporting • EnSave creates a narrative report, which includes: • An analysis of present energy usage • Recommendations for improvements • Cost analysis of recommended improvements, including payback period • Productivity improvements, if any 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

18. Step five: Follow-up • EnSave calls the producer to review the narrative report, and answer any questions. • We talk with the producer to encourage them to take action and move forward with the recommendations. 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

19. Examples of our Audits • Our poultry audit: • www.ensave.com/documents/SAMPLEAUDIT.pdf • Our dairy audit: • www.ensave.com/documents/DAIRYAUDIT.pdf 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO

20. Thank you! If you have any questions about this presentation, or other programs EnSave offers, please call: Craig Metz Vice President EnSave Inc. 65 Millet St. Suite 105 Richmond, VT 05477 craigm@ensave.com 2008 SARE, New American Farm Conference, March 25-27, 2008 / Kansas City, MO