Dairy Operations
Energy-efficient equipment and technologies can go a long way in helping to reduce energy expenses and improve productivity.
Dairy Heat Reclaimers $5 per milking cow
• Heat reclaimers can reduce water-heating energy usage by 60% to 80% by recovering the heat discharged from dairy refrigeration equipment.
Dairy Milk Pre-Coolers $4 per milking cow
• Reducing the temperature of milk with “pre-coolers” helps reduce refrigeration system energy costs by 20% to 30%.
Variable Speed Dairy Vacuum Pumps $40/horsepower
• Variable speed drives (VSDs) used with dairy vacuum systems can reduce electricity use by as much as 60%.
Dairy Scroll Compressor $250 each
• Refrigeration systems with scroll compressors are 15% to 20% more efficient than traditional reciprocating compressor systems.(must replace reciprocating compressor)
How to Qualify and Get Started
- Be a member of PCEA
- Equipment must have been purchased during 2021
- The maximum rebate is $2,000 for each equipment type.
- Review the rebate application for full requirements
- Download and submit your rebate application
Download the Rebate Application
Livestock Equipment
Livestock Waterers
• Rebates are available for efficient waterers with tanks constructed of plastic, a minimum of 2 inches of insulation and lid covers.
• Electric Heated Livestock Waterers $50 each
(≤ 175W per trough opening)
Farrowing Equipment
• Efficient heating lamps, pads and controllers help reduce energy use and improve animal health.
• Single Crate Heating Pads $25/pad
(≤ 85W)
• Double Crate Heating Pads $50/pad
(≤ 170W)
• Heat Lamp or Pad Controller $50/controller
How to Qualify and Get Started
- Be a member of PCEA
- Equipment must have been purchased during 2021
- Review the rebate application for full requirements
- Download and submit your rebate application