Here is an opportunity that bears repeating. If Ontario agriculture reduced energy consumption by 15% (which the experts say is very doable) a savings of $66,000,000 would be generated.
Estimated Energy Consumption by Ontario Agriculture -
(The numbers are huge!)
Heat $275,000,000
Power $165,000,000
Total $440,000,000
Here are some of the top energy reduction opportunities:
1. Creep heat pads
2. Creep heat controls
3. Variable Frequency Drive on large motors with variable loads (vacuume pumps, storage fans)
4. Photocell control for barns with natural light
5. Dual ventilation
6. Exhaust and re-circulating fans (NRCan standard)
7. Plate pre-coolers, heat reclaim and condensing boilers for hot water heating, dairy
8. Lighting
9. Controls and Settings
10. Stand-by generator block heater thermostat
11. Seal leakage
12. Insulation
Source: Ron MacDonald, www.agrivo.com
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