Energy Efficiency Information Grants - Energy Assessment and Management
Date Issued:2014-12-17
Abstract
An energy assessment establishes energy saving opportunities. Measuring (or estimating) energy use enables comparison with industry benchmarks and, in turn, identifies high energy use areas. Reducing energy use is both profitable and environmentally beneficial.
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Energy is one of the fastest growing costs for cotton growers, with electricity and diesel accounting for a significant proportion of total farm input costs. Energy (electricity, diesel and fertiliser) is also the major contributor to a cotton farm's GHG emissions.