Waste Reduction Partners engineers can assist farming operations to identify energy efficiency opportunities and to better understand and manage utility costs. WRP staff will conduct onsite assessments and provide a written report of recommendations.  No-cost, low-cost, and capital investment projects will be outlined which will cut operating costs by improving energy-use management and water-use efficiency. Farm owners and management representatives will be expected to provide the energy and water cost information below and be in attendance during the onsite assessments.  WRP is a contractor for the North Carolina Farm Bureau which provides support funding for these energy assessments.

Request an assessment through the North Carolina Farm Bureau by contacting:

For more information on the Farm Bureau's grant program for energy effiency, renewables, and energy audit services, go to http://www.ncfarmenergy.org

Once WRP is notified by the Farm Bureau that your farm site has been approved for an audit, WRP will communicate with you to schedule and conduct the audit.

WRP Energy Assessment Description:

1. The WRP onsite farm energy assessment process will typically require about one day unless the facility is exceptionally large or has multiple buildings. 
   
   
2. The assessment will begin with an hour meeting with key farm staff to review essential information required to achieve an effective and efficient assessment.
   
   
3. The WRP assessor will then conduct a walkthrough audit of the farm facilities and operations with farm owner, operations manager, or maintenance staff.
   
   
4. To save time, appropriate individuals should review information pertinent to the below topics, as applicable, prior to the scheduled meeting to facilitate a productive discussion.
   
   
5. Background information needed:  A copy of the most recent 12-month history of utility billings of electricity, fuels (non-vehicle), and water as applicable, should also be provided, including current rate structure. Billing history should include energy usage (e.g., kWh, kW, Therms, etc.) not just costs. Many utilities provide online electronic billing and usage histories for their customers.
   

Topics of Coverage During the Audit:

The WRP Energy Assessor(s) will verbally inquire about the following kinds of information, as applicable, during the energy assessment and operations walkthrough.  Note except for the background billing information, Waste Reduction Partners staff does not expect the client to have pre-prepared data or documentation on the topics below.

Assessment Opportunity Reports:

WRP engineers will provide client with a written report covering: 1) situation analysis; 2) summary of detailed energy savings opportunities and costs (where possible); 3) technical analysis; and 4) description of potential improvement.