| DECEMBER 21, 2011 -- Evaluating the energy savings of new equipment for the farm can prove challenging. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach gives examples for comparing the payback periods of energy-related purchases. Examples include a lighting project, replacing an electric motor, and upgrading a farm truck. Using simple payback calculations, these examples estimate the time it would take for energy savings to equal initial cost.
Estimating Payback for Energy Efficiency is available as a free PDF download from the Extension Online Store at
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=13711. |
