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Farm Operation Time of Day Benefits

Can Your Farm Operation Benefit from the Small Commercial Time of Day Rate?

Here is a list of types of farm accounts currently utilizing this rate:

  • Hog Confinements
  • Dairy Operations
  • Grain Drying/Bins
  • Outbuildings
  • Grain Elevators

Questions to ask yourself:

  • When do I use electricity?
  • When do I milk cows?
  • Can I dry my grain during off peak hours (9:01 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)?
  • What percentage of usage falls during on peak hours (4:01 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)? Calculate Peak
  • Can I move electrical equipment off peak? (9:01 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

 

Possible electrical usage items to move off peak:

  • Augers
  • Aeration Fans
  • Manure or Silage Handling
  • Shop Equipment including air compressors, welders, motors
  • Heaters
  • Water Heating

Ultimately you have control of your savings potential

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