UNIT 9 ENERGY POIA

What is one way farms can better manage electricity costs?

• Using peak demand equipment

• Increasing consumption

• Maintaining outdated equipment

• Reducing consumption

What should farms analyze in their monthly bills to manage costs effectively?

• Volumetric energy charges and peak demand fees

• Transportation costs

• Employee salaries

• Weather patterns

Which of the following is NOT a technique mentioned to reduce electricity consumption on farms?

• Using biofuel equipment

• Replacing outdated motors and lighting

• Increasing peak demand periods

• Upgrading pumps and fans

What benefit does thermal storage pre-cooling provide for farms?

• Increases peak demand fees

• Shifts loads for cold storage or propagation houses

• Causes grid instability

• Reduces energy efficiency

How can farms avoid peak surcharges on electricity bills?

• Using outdated equipment

• Increasing peak demand periods

• Strategically timing high-demand operations for off-peak windows

• Ignoring monthly bills

What is the purpose of backing up essential loads with standby generators on farms?

• Increase peak intake from the grid

• Reduce grid stability

• Temporarily reduce peak intake from the grid

• Cause grid instability

What do monitoring tools help farms achieve in terms of electricity costs?

• Reduce energy efficiency

• Cause grid instability

• Optimize operations planning

• Increase costs

Which equipment can displace peaker turbines on the grid during high-demand periods?

• Biofuel equipment

• Energy-efficient lighting

• Thermal insulation

• Outdated motors

What impact can seasons have on electricity usage in farming?

• Decrease peak demand periods

• No impact

• Increase base loads

• Impact heating/cooling demands

What is the main focus of demand-side techniques in managing farm electricity costs?

• Maintaining outdated equipment

• Supporting grid stability

• Increasing consumption

• Reducing consumption