Retired Dairy Specialist Finds Niche with Farm Energy Audit Tool

Richmond, VT, November 2012

When upstate New York dairy equipment dealer Rick McClenning retired after 30 years in business, he knew he wanted to keep busy. “After selling the dairy services business, I wanted to stay involved with my customer base and continue to utilize my technical skills for their benefit, while still maintaining the flexibility afforded by retirement.”

He found a natural fit for his abilities and interests by becoming involved with EnSave, Inc., the nation’s leading implementer of agricultural energy efficiency programs and provider of farm energy audits. Rick licenses EnSave’s Farm Energy Audit Tool (FEAT), a software program that provides farm energy audits within EnSave’s certification as a technical service provider for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

With the USDA providing financial assistance for Agricultural Energy Management Plans and implementation of energy efficiency recommendations, the time is ripe for motivated individuals to become involved in providing this service to farmers. Trouble is, many highly skilled people do not have the engineering qualifications necessary to perform those audits, nor do they have the time to develop their own automated calculation tools. The FEAT enables people like Rick to provide farm energy audits that meet the highest standards while leveraging EnSave’s twenty years of expertise in farm energy auditing and reputation as the industry leader.

When asked what he wished he knew before he started using the FEAT tool, Rick replied: “I wish I’d known it would all work so well! I was cautious in making commitments this year, and now know that I could do many more audits than I originally thought.” Indeed, Rick is on track to complete at least 50 audits in 2013. With EnSave paying FEAT licensees for every audit completed, this will provide a nice side income for Rick while allowing him to connect with former customers and contacts.

EnSave is currently hosting free demonstrations of the FEAT software for interested individuals. For more information, contact Lauren Chase at (800) 732-1399.

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About EnSave Inc. - EnSave is the leading agricultural energy efficiency consulting firm in the United States. We help our clients achieve their energy efficiency goals while also helping farmers save energy and reduce their environmental impact. The inspiration for our work is the hard working men and women on the farm, and we strive to provide solutions that strengthen the farm and provide long-term viability.

Our passion is helping American agriculture become more sustainable and profitable through energy efficiency and resource conservation.