This intermediate course for growers and design professionals explores strategies for efficiency, electrification, and on-site energy generation. Participants will learn how to integrate these approaches to develop resilience plans for both the short and long term. Attendees will interactively compare the investment cost, energy and utility bill savings, and payback periods for example retrofit and new construction projects and prioritize projects to consider adding to their operational resilience plan.
Instructors: Ethan Clifford, PE and Gretchen Schimelpfenig, PE
ERI has developed and instructed a range of technical training courses through the PG&E Energy Centers focused on energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and resiliency strategies for agriculture and controlled environment agriculture facilities. Our courses are designed for growers, engineers, facility operators, and design professionals seeking practical, real-world guidance on reducing energy use, improving operational resilience, and integrating emerging technologies into agricultural operations. Topics have included field farming electrification, renewable energy integration for greenhouses and indoor agriculture, CHP with CO2 recapture, geothermal systems, on-site generation, controls optimization, incentive opportunities, and long-term resiliency planning. Courses combine technical education with real project examples, financial considerations, and implementation strategies to help participants move from concepts to action.
Level: Intermediate
Course Length: 2 hours
Continuing Education Credits: 2
