Agricultural Energy Audit

The agricultural energy audit enables agricultural producers to get detailed information about electrical energy-consuming equipment, as well as information about agricultural production activities on ways to best use energy. An experienced agricultural on-site energy auditor will inspect buildings, equipment and processes, to identify and analyze energy efficiency improvements that could be implemented and result in energy savings.

At this time the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is providing funding for 75% of the cost of the audit and CEC is reimbursing the remaining amount up to a maximum of $15,000. CEC is also paying an additional per $150 applicant for a completed CEC screening application.

Steps to Participate:

1. You will need to complete an audit interest form with ODOE. Please note that ODOE will assign a state approved technical service provider to your audit if approved. ODOE will review your application for the audit cost share.*
2. You will also need to complete a CEC audit screening form. Once this form is completed and submitted to CEC, we will pay the member applicant a $150 payment. CEC will review your application for the remaining audit cost share.
3. Once both applications are approved, you and your state approved technical service provider will conduct the audit. The audit report must meet BPA’s/CEC’s audit standards and format.
4. Once the report is complete you will submit the audit invoice along with a copy of the audit to CEC at energy@cec.coop. CEC will issue a payment for the remaining cost of the audit that ODOE does not cover up to $15,000 as long as the report meets all of CEC’s requirements.

*If ODOE runs out of funding, or denies an application there is a potential that CEC could cover 100% of the cost of the audit as long as CEC approves your screening form. Please contact us at energy@cec.coop, or 541-548-2144 and select option 6 for additional information.