With agricultural energy expenditures climbing, farmers need to decrease expenses without sacrificing production. FOCUS ON ENERGY® can help with financial incentives to offset the installation of energy- efficient equipment.

Today we are going to talk about the following:

• Irrigation
• Pump Assessment Offering and VSD
• Adding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Ventilation
• Grain

Irrigation Systems

Increase the efficiency of your irrigation system by using energy-efficient equipment or modifications to reduce unnecessary water use:

• Pump Motor Horsepower Reduction - $65/HP
• VFD, Irrigation Well Pump (≥500 Annual Operating Hour) - $30 - $50/HP.

Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus

Are you struggling with an inefficient pumping system? Focus on Energy is offering a comprehensive assessment to identify performance issues and provide opportunities for improvement:

• $500/pump assessed, up to 100% of the assessment
• Qualifying motors must be:
  • 40 HP or
  • Operate a minimum of 500 hours per

Focus on Energy is offering customers who complete a pump assessment a bonus for installing a VSD on their pump system:

• 50% bonus, up to $2,000.
• Total incentive, including the bonus, may not exceed the equipment
• Projects must be completed within six months of the assessment (no later than December 31, 2023).

Schedule your pump assessment with a Focus on Energy Trade Ally and uncover the potential energy savings.

Adding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Ventilation Equipment

Variable frequency drives should be installed at the same time as fans to reduce overall labor costs, ensure the design of the ventilation system is optimized prior to installation, and guarantee controls for the fans are compatible and integrated with other systems.

Customers can receive the following incentives:

• Ventilation/Exhaust Fan, Dairy and Other (non-dairy), ≥ 48” with Variable Speed –$250/fan.