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Energy
"An audit, huh? That sounds like fun! What's the value for me in
having an energy audit? What's it going to cost and what do I get out it?" Those
are the common statements and questions we hear from landowners when we talk
about participation in NRCS's new energy initiative. NRCS hired David Ryan, a
National Center for Appropriate Technology employee and registered Professional
Engineer in Montana to help us answer those questions and ‘walk the talk’. David
produced a farm energy audit at the Bridger Plant Materials Center to give us
practical experience with the audit process and dealing with the outcome. David
met with Manager Joe Scianna to conduct the ASABE Level 2 audit onsite. Ryan
identified historic energy use by category and type, evaluated alternative
energy practices, and calculated potential energy saving opportunities in the
Center’s headquarters and seed/plant production buildings. If all recommended
measures are implemented, the estimated total cost would be $21,376. Total
estimated savings would be $3,612 annually, and the payback period would be 6
years. Read the audit report to read a real life version of how farm energy
expenses are inventoried and conservation opportunities displayed in the report.
Montana
Plant Materials Center's Energy Audit Report
Energy Tools and Aids
National NRCS Links
Contact
Wendy Williams, Resource Conservationist
Phone: 406-587-6855
Email:
Wendy.Williams
Steve Becker, State Conservation Engineer
Phone: (406) 587-6828
E-mail: Steve.Becker
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