FARM ENERGY
How Much Energy Is Being
Used on Your Farm?
FARM ENERGY PM 2089A
FARM ENERGY
(USDA Census of
Agriculture, 2007)
PM 2089A
FARM ENERGY
(USDA Census of
Agriculture, 2007)
PM 2089A
FARM ENERGY
(USDA Census of
Agriculture, 2007)
PM 2089A
FARM ENERGY
(Energy Information
Administration)
PM 2089A
FARM ENERGY
OBJECTIVE: collaborate
with energy partners to
increase coordination of
farm energy efficiency
efforts
http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu
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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
MidAmerican Energy
Sponsored by the IOWA ENERGY CENTER
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Previous energy fact sheets
published 30 years ago
OBJECTIVE: upgrade Extension
resources that address energy
conservation and efficiency for
farmers in Iowa
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Download the
new Farm Energy
publication series
free of charge
from ISU Extension
http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu
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http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu
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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!
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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
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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, [email protected]
http://farmenergy.exnet.iastate.edu