The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Agricultural Energy Efficiency (AgEE) Program helped the Kraft Family Dairy, a two farm operation with over 5,600 milking cows and 850 acres of feed crops, save money and energy with a no-cost energy audit and technical assistance.

Discover how we helped this dairy farm make energy-efficient decisions while taking advantage of savings and ultimately boosting their bottom line.

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“The grant funds made it happen sooner, on their dime, and we enjoyed the energy savings.”

– Mary Kraft, Farm Owner

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How did they do it?

The Kraft’s had a passion for innovation, but as fourth-generation dairy farmers, they struggled with aging equipment and energy hogs. The Kraft’s connected with a CEO AgEE Program energy auditor to identify numerous energy and cost-saving opportunities.

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What was the outcome?

With the help of the CEO AgEE Program, Kraft Family Dairy equipment and energy hogs were optimized, lights were replaced, and a thermistor was added to their older dairy.

“We got thousands of dollars plus an awareness of other energy sinks that could be investment opportunities that keep us alive, and help us be green,” expressed Mary.

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Check out how Kraft Family Dairy took advantage of savings available through the CEO AgEE Program

Facility Type

Two dairies with 5000+ cows and 800+ acre feed crop

Improvements

Lighting and plate cooler

Project Verification Date

March of 2019

Energy Savings

241,017 kWh
$12,050 per year

Keep the CEO AgEE program in mind when examining on-farm cost-saving opportunities and contact us today to get started.

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