Dairy Farm Energy

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Introduction
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1. Milk Harvest
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2. Milk Cooling
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3. Lighting
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4. Air Circulation and Ventilation
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5. Washing and Water Heating
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6. Water Systems
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7. Compressed Air
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8. Waste Collection & Treatment
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9. General Information
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10. References
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The Dairy Farm Energy Management Guidebook
studies energy utilization on a modern
California dairy farm, including discussions of techniques to effectively manage
energy costs.

The goal of this guide is to increase the
understanding of how electric energy is used,
provide a measure for comparison, and explore
available opportunities for conservation on a
modern dairy farm.

Opportunities for significant energy savings
exist that allow dairymen options to better
control their energy costs.

Please review the guidebook chapters, shown on the left, to find out more.

Dairy Energy Pie

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	Right Size Your Vacuum Pump
................................................... The vacuum pump, the centerpiece of the milking system, can consume up to 26% of all electrical energy used on California dairies. .................................................. Estimate the Annual Savings of a VSD on a Vacuum Pump ..................................................
	Milk Cooling Consumes 30% of Electricity on California Dairy Farms
............................................... Cooling milk immediately after harvest is vital to maintaining high quality levels. But how do you keep energy costs down? ................................................. Estimate Precooler Savings ..................................................................
Access Other Calculators Here .................................................................. Vacuum Pump Capacity and Horsepower .................................................................. Savings of Well Water Precoolers and VFDs on Receiver Pumps ..................................................................