With the cost of all forms of energy increasing as a rapid pace, everyone is feeling the pinch. That’s why Consumers Energy has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State University Extension to help farmers potentially lower their cost by performing an energy audit on their farm. The energy audit will highlight ways to lower energy use. Opportunities to improve energy conservation and efficiency on the farm can result in decreased operating costs and help ensure the long term viability of the farm business. If you are looking for ways to improve your bottom line, the Farm Energy Check Up is just for you.
Whole Farm Audit Identifies energy conservation and efficiency improvements for the whole farm.
Enterprise Audit Focus on single enterprise of the farm operation that may include grain drying, field or crop production, or livestock.
Specific Technology Audit Evaluates a specific technology to identify potential improvements in areas that may include lighting, vacuum pumps, variable speed drives, dairy pre-coolers, or space heating.
Ag producers with 50% or greater of their gross income derived from farm operations may qualify for audit assistance up to $500 from Consumers Energy when a Whole Farm Energy or Enterprise Audit has been requested.
2. Commodity Group Assistance
3. Utility Rebate Program
4. Rural Energy for America (REAP) Program _(Section 9007) - Grants & Guaranteed Loans.
With the cost of all forms of energy increasing as a rapid pace, everyone is feeling the pinch. That’s why Consumers Energy has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State University Extension to help farmers potentially lower their cost by performing an energy audit on their farm. The energy audit will highlight ways to lower energy use. Opportunities to improve energy conservation and efficiency on the farm can result in decreased operating costs and help ensure the long term viability of the farm business. If you are looking for ways to improve your bottom line, the Farm Energy Check Up is just for you. 
