VERMONT 2016 CEED Enhanced Maple Sap Preheater Program

[DrTimPerkins]

Good Afternoon,

I just wanted to inform you that the Enhanced Maple Sap Preheater Program has official launched and we are now accepting applications into the program. To give you a few details about the program:

• $9,000 incentive for enhanced maple sap preheaters
• 18 spots available that are first come, first served
• Applicants will fill out application, get approval, then can install equipment
• Must be in legacy CVPS territory (VERMONT)
• Program ends 12/31/16
• Wood-fired evaporators are not eligible

More information and applications are available at http://www.ensave.com/agricultural/vermont-enhanced-maple-sap-preheater-program-vt/ or by emailing jessicaf@ensave.com

Jessica Frank
Program Manager
EnSave, Inc.
65 Millet St., Suite 105
Richmond, VT 05477
Direct: (802) 434-1838
Toll Free: (800) 732-1399
Fax: (802) 434-7011
jessicaf@ensave.com
www.ensave.com

[Flat Lander Sugaring]

wood fired evaporators matter!

[DrTimPerkins]

2017 Program Announcement:

EnSave, Inc. and Green Mountain Power are teaming up to offer an exciting opportunity for Vermont maple sugaring operations in select parts of Vermont. We are offering up to a $7,500 incentive* for the installation of enhanced maple sap preheaters to help maple syrup producers save on heating costs, upgrade their operations, and increase production.
• Must be in legacy CVPS territory in Vermont
• Equipment must be installed by 12/31/17
• Up to $7,500 incentive for oil or propane fired units*
• Up to $5,000 incentive for wood fired units*
o *not to exceed 100% of the project cost

For more information and application materials, visit http://www.ensave.com/agricultural/ceed-enhanced-maple-sap-preheater-program/

[DrTimPerkins]

Note that the GMP/Ensave Program is still ongoing and they are looking for additional participants. More information at: http://www.ensave.com/agricultural/ceed-enhanced-maple-sap-preheater-program/

[wiam]

Why is this only available to former CVPS customers?

[Brian Ryther]

When I hired EnSave to do a energy audit of my maple operation they came back with a 25.2 year pay back for a steam away and "did not recommend" the installation due to the long pay back period. Maybe its because I am in NY?

[JoeJ]

When I hired EnSave to do a energy audit of my maple operation they came back with a 25.2 year pay back for a steam away and "did not recommend" the installation due to the long pay back period. Maybe its because I am in NY?

Brian,
I might ask to see Ensave calculations. Here is my calculations on my steamaway (todays price). 3x 10 oil evaporator. 80 gph evaporation, evaporation with 6 x 10 enhanced steam away, 142gph. 2017 boiling time on burner, 66.5 hrs. Boiling time without steam away. 66.5 x 1.75 = 116.4 hours. Difference in oil usage, 49.9 hrs x 7 gph = an additional 346.5 gal of oil x $2.40 per gallon = $831. 2017 enhanced steam away with early order discount, $8,958.00 payback $8,958.00 divided by $831.00 = 10.69 years. I would not want to boil without mine.

Joe

[Brian Ryther]

16458 Todays price for a steam away is $15k.

Brian,
I might ask to see Ensave calculations. Here is my calculations on my steamaway (todays price). 3x 10 oil evaporator. 80 gph evaporation, evaporation with 6 x 10 enhanced steam away, 142gph. 2017 boiling time on burner, 66.5 hrs. Boiling time without steam away. 66.5 x 1.75 = 116.4 hours. Difference in oil usage, 49.9 hrs x 7 gph = an additional 346.5 gal of oil x $2.40 per gallon = $831. 2017 enhanced steam away with early order discount, $8,958.00 payback $8,958.00 divided by $831.00 = 10.69 years. I would not want to boil without mine.

Joe

[wiam]

16458 Todays price for a steam away is $15k.

I don't understand how a steamaway is only going to save 2.4 cord of wood if you are boiling from 9000 taps.

[JoeJ]

Brian,

Just out of curiosity, how many gallons of syrup did you make this season and how much wood did you use.

Joe