Free Energy Audits Available From NYSERDA – AG Matters

Earlier this week Mary Wrege with Cornell Cooperative Extension shared some tips about reducing fuel usage.  Today, Mary has suggests getting a free energy audit from NYSERDA to reduce electricity and natural gas expenses. 

Can you imagine if you cut 20 to 30% off your monthly electric or natural gas bill?  Add to that an increase in production and you can take the red numbers and make them black in the financial ledger.

An energy audit records and analyzes energy use and recommends actions to reduce energy usage and/or increase production.

NYSERDA offers energy audits up to $2500 for free, and offers cost sharing on more complex audits. Here are the things you'll need to provide for the consultant's on site visit:

• Farmer insight, needs, and information of the operation
• Electric and gas/propane bills (often 12 months) to determine usage history
• 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)

You can apply for the audit at NYSERDA's web site or for more information, contact Jessica Zweig at 518-862-1090 extension 3346, email jessica.zweig@nyserda.ny.gov

SOURCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension - Mary Wrege