Enegy Assessment

• Water Heating (Electric, Propane, Fuel Oil)
• Separate Unit for Milking Use
• Separate Unit for Equipment Washing
• Insulated Water Lines
• Milk Cooler Heat Used for Water Heating
• Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas, Propane. Fuel Oil      
• Solar Assist for Water Heating

• Heating
• Check for Air Leaks
• Weatherproof Windows
• Areas Not Adequately Insulated
• Need Ideas for New Construction

• Lighting
• Incandescent: Mercury Vapor–Low Efficiency
• Sodium Lamps-Outside/High  Clearance Bldgs
• Metal Halide - High Clearance Bldgs
• Enclosed Fluorescent Fixtures
• Electronic Ballast Fluorescent Fixtures

• Vacuum Pump
•  3-Phase Motor
•  Age: New, 5,10 Yrs or Older
•  Variable Speed Drive
•  High Efficiency Pump

• Milk Cooling
•  Plate Cooler
•  Heat Exchanger for Heating Water
•  Milk Cooler/Motor Heat Used for Heating

• Ventilation
•  Fans in Free Stall Barn
•  Fans in Milking Area

• Electric Rate - Many farms can reduce their electric bill by changing to the most appropriate rate.

•  Do you know what rate you are on?
• Is your house on the same meter w/ farm buildings?
• Do you also use 3 Phase Power?