Has anyone had an energy audit for an NRCS Eqip grant done this year? If so what was the cost?
Thanks
Mark
Energy Audit
Has anyone had an energy audit for an NRCS Eqip grant done this year? If so what was the cost?
Thanks
Mark
1700 Taps /1600 on Vac. 3x10 King evaporator
20 head Charolais cattle
8 head Lowline Angus
28 Miniature horses
90 hives honey bees
JD 4430 tractor
I just kept track of quantity of wood burned and electricity used in the 2014 season. If you are going for an ro, I would speak with an nrcs agent as I was told by one they will not be doing the ro program anymore.
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
We have dealt with USDA NRCS for many years and I have to say this program seems to have more opinions and miss information than any we have come across. Timelines and deadlines vary depending on who you talk with. Frustrating but we'll giving it a try.
1700 Taps /1600 on Vac. 3x10 King evaporator
20 head Charolais cattle
8 head Lowline Angus
28 Miniature horses
90 hives honey bees
JD 4430 tractor
Agreed. After two years of trying to get the ro grant, the first year it was not available because I built a new sugarhouse and now they say it will likely not be funded, I decided to just buy a used ro. They have been very nice folks to work with, as has the FSA, but I just couldn't run the risk of waiting until next christmas to find out if it would actually work out. I'm hoping to be all ready to go by the end of January, and wit all the other projects going on I want the ro all ready by Jan 1.
So, I just pulled the trigger on a lightly used and immaculately maintained SPringtech Elite 500. Looking forward to next season.
About 750 taps on High Vac.
2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
Springtech Elite 500 RO
14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
www.littlehogbackfarm.com
General I understand your decision. I have a back up plan as well. The quote for my audit seems way high compared to some I have heard about.
1700 Taps /1600 on Vac. 3x10 King evaporator
20 head Charolais cattle
8 head Lowline Angus
28 Miniature horses
90 hives honey bees
JD 4430 tractor
thats because you are in Maine, everything costs more here LOL
525 Taps
3X8 DG Raised Flue with Blower
Smokey Lake 16X16 Filter Canner
We had a guy from Vermont do ours as he was one of the few that could do it for a maple program. I believe his name was David grimmeson (spelling?). I think he charged ~$900 (don't quote me) and the nrcs paid for it. There didn't end up being any money for maple equip, in our area atleast. But those guys at the NRCS have no clue what's going on....they like to use vague timelines.
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