2017
55nd Annual Rural Energy Conference & Agricultural Wiring Workshop
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February 8-10, 2017, Embassy Suites Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Conference presentations
Pre-Conference Workshop Materials:
- Testing 4-Wire Systems, Brian Costello, Alliant Energy (2017)
- Neutral Isolation: How to, Why, and What to Look For, Michael Haas, WE Energies (2017)
Conference Presentations Thursday February 9:
- Policy Impacts on the Dairy Industry, John Holevoet, Dairy Business Association (2017)
- Understanding Electric Rates, Shaurice Moorman and Josh Mulder, Power Systems Engineering (2017)
- Cows’ Immune Response and Stray Voltage, Lorraine Sordillo, Michigan State University (2017)
Thursday afternoon break out sessions:
Track 1: Agricultural Energy Management on Farms
- Proper Installation of Electric Fencers, Robert Fick, Alliant Energy (2017)
- Testing Panel Neutral to Ground Separation, Brian Costello, Alliant Energy (2017)
- NEV Considerations for Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance, Mike Warntjes and Andy Eberhardt, American Transmission Company (2017)
- Cows’ Immune Response and Stray Voltage, Lorraine Sordillo, Michigan State University (2017)
Track 2: Farm Wiring and Electrical Safety
- Calculating Usage to Identify Potential Energy Savings, Fred Daniels, Franklin Energy Services (2017)
- Energy Efficient Technologies & Implementation for Swine and Poultry, Fritz Ebinger, University of MN Extension (2017)
- Community Energy Storage and e- Vehicle Charging, Jeff Springer, Dairyland Power (2017)
- Energy, Water and Time Efficient Hot Water Systems, Gary Klein, Klein and Associates (2017)
Friday Morning Sessions:
- Genomics in Farm Management: How is it Changing the Dairy Industry? Eric Olstad, Zoetis (2017)
- Agricultural Financial Market Update, Bob Meyer, Citizens State Bank of Loyal (2017)
- Using Renewable Energy Systems in Dairy Production, Brad Heins, University of MN West Central Research and Outreach Center (2017)