VERMONT 2016 CEED Enhanced Maple Sap Preheater Program

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/v...er-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

wood fired evaporators matter!

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/c...eater-program/

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

Why is this only available to former CVPS customers?

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?

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Originally Posted by 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?

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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

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

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Originally Posted by JoeJ

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

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Originally Posted by Brian Ryther

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

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

Brian,

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

Joe