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The purpose of this website is to assist Canadian farmers and food processors with a path, information, tools and resources to assess the renewable energy opportunity in their business. A recent survey conducted by FarmEnergyOnline.com identified that farmer knowledge of renewable energy is distributed evenly from vague awareness to established business plan. As a result we’re striving to offer value from start to finish.
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A renewable energy business applies to some, conversation and efficiency applies to all. Energy Conservation and efficiency is job one when considering renewable and alternative energy system on farm and for food processing. As energy producers, wasting energy and inefficient energy usage means missing opportunities to reduce costs but also to sell more.
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10 Reasons to Have an
Energy Business Plan |
1. Sets benchmarks to determine success
2. Gets all stakeholders on the same page
3. Connects the dots to help determine
impacts to total operation & each enterprise
4. Helps to clarify vision
5. Acts as a guide to determine
budgets,timelines, and milestones
6. Helps to determine when project is off track
7. Saves time as some activities have long
lead-times & could be done simultaneously
8. Provides flexibility as plans can be changed
9. Provides greater control; decisions
are made consciously, & are organized
10.Gives peace of mind
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Farm Energy Online Blog
This blog aims to extend renewable energy and energy conservation information,
ideas, resources, and networks to Canadian Farmers. We wish to facilitate
successful energy business decisions.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
Conservation Makes Dollars and Sense |
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This is a message that I repeat often as I think it is very powerful -
The estimated energy consumption by Ontario Farmers in 2008 -
Heat $275,000,000
Power $165,000,000
Total $440,000,000
The experts say that 15% reduction in energy consumption is very doable - and a $66,000,000/year opportunity for Ontario farmers alone! For an energy producer it means savings and more energy to sell.
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How much maintenance does a wind turbine require.
Modern wind turbines require relatively little maintenance. Maintenance includes regular oil changs, cleaning and occasional replacement of parts. ...
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