Energy and Arizona Agriculture

Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Arizona Agriculture 

In Arizona farming, dairy, greenhouse and ranching operations, energy is used to power heating and cooling systems, turn ventilation fans, light internal and exterior spaces, pump water over long distances, run compressed air systems to power tools and the heating or cooling of liquids. With long hours of operation, there can be significant energy and dollar savings opportunities.

The following documents are from NRCS and other state and local government partners, which explain energy saving methods for Arizona Agriculture, along with possible funding opportunities.

• Arizona Governor's Office of Energy Policy (PDF, 4.8 MB)
• Agricultural Consultation and Training -AZ Department of Agriculture (PDF, 7.2 MB)
• Energy and Agriculture (PDF, 3.3 MB)
• Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Renewable Energy Programs (PDF, 188 KB)
• NRCS 2014 Energy Initiative  (PDF, 905 KB)
• USDA Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Program (PDF, 5.7 MB)
• USDA Rural Development Energy Program (PDF, 344 KB)