Process Energy
Energy in Agriculture Resources
Energy in Agriculture Program
California is an agricultural cornucopia to the nation and the world. To produce, process and store more than 200 food and fiber crops, the state's farmers consume four percent of the state's electricity. Food processors consume two percent of the electricity and five percent of the state's natural gas.
The mission of the Energy Commission's Energy in Agriculture Program is to assist the agricultural industry (food and fiber production, food processing, irrigation districts) adopt energy-efficient technologies and management practices that reduce production costs and minimize negative environmental impacts while improving economic sustainability.
Resources
These resource areas will help you find information, publications and case studies relating to energy efficiency, Best Practices and peak load reduction.
Dairy & Livestock | |
Field Equipment | |
Food and Fiber Processing | |
Irrigation Districts | |
On-Farm Irrigation | |
Best Practices and Efficiency Training Workshops |
Agricultural Industry Partners
These organizations and educational institutions work directly with the California Energy Commission to promote energy efficiency Best Practices in farming and food processing, advance the state of science and technology, and disseminate information.