| Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Sussex, NB |
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| Energy Efficiency Program: Peak Rebate Program |
| Average demand reduction: 170kW |
| Incentive: $10,200 |
| Demand reduction measure: Shut off aerators, air compressors, lighting and refrigeration |
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Agropur Dairy Cooperative, located in Sussex, New Brunswick, committed to helping NB Power manage peak demand in the winter by turning off aerators and air compressors at their wastewater plant and turning off lighting and refrigeration at their main processing plant. “The wastewater plant was very easy to shut down. Shutting down the main plant was harder because things operate 24/7 in there” said Steve Humphrey, Maintenance Manager. Steve said they tried their best to achieve reduction at the main plant by focusing on lighting and refrigeration, now they’re thinking of new ways to reduce their demand next year. For their efforts and energy reduction, Agropur receives an average of $10,200 annually. Steve said Agropur employees were on board with the Peak Rebate Program from the start and they’re looking forward to participating again. “It was a great opportunity to take advantage of the rebate, while helping NB Power with their goal to reduce peaks on the grid.” |
