MAESTRO

What is MAESTRO?

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Save Money, Save Energy

Get plugged in… to the MAESTRO program.

Help is available for you to reduce your energy costs for both your farm and farm residence in the form of:

Incentives up to 75% of the total project cost, not to exceed $12,000. Farmer can use up to $3,000 of the $12,000 cost share to use towards the farm residence
Financial Incentives Available While Funding Lasts
Energy audits
Financing for energy efficiency projects
Loans up to $50,000 available for a 10 year term, or the life of equipment, whichever comes first
Rebates on audit cost available if energy savings from installed equipment is at least 15%

Over $1 million is available for Missouri livestock farms—call the MAESTRO team today to find out how you can save! 1.800.732.1399

Eligible Projects Include:

Energy efficient lighting
Energy efficient motors
Energy efficient ventilation
Variable frequency drives
Heat exchangers
Compressor heat recovery
And more

Goals of MAESTRO?

MAESTRO has two main goals: to conserve energy and stimulate the economy.

Conserve Energy – Motors, pumps and heating systems from 20 years ago are no longer at their peak performance. We plan to reduce the energy footprint of 250 livestock farms across the state. While doing so, we hope to educate farmers about the benefits and value of the MAESTRO program.
Stimulate Economy – With the installation of the energy efficient equipment we will be stimulating the economy; more jobs are needed to manufacture these products and more jobs will be needed to maintain these products. As a secondary effect, improved health of the herd/flock will help to strengthen the farm business.

The MAESTRO program offers qualifying livestock operations:

Incentives up to 75% of the total project cost, not to exceed $12,000. Farmer can use up to $3,000 of the $12,000 cost share to use towards the farm residence
Comprehensive energy audits for the farm and farm residence
Rebates for audit cost once equipment is installed (energy saving practices must save at least 15 % of pre-upgrade energy use)
Loan interest rate buy-down to 3% or equivalent amount in a cash down payment
75% loan loss reserve program

For More Information Contact the MAESTRO Team at

1-800-732-1399

Funding for this agricultural energy efficient retrofit program is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Testimonials

Wayne Hentges, Poultry-

“The whole process has been great. I’ve saved lots of money, and my flocks have gotten a lot better; even the bird quality is better. This has been more than just energy savings. The audit was able to let me know what things I could put in and change in my barns to help save money and energy.”

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Murray Volk, Dairy-

“The process is very simple and very easy. The audit provided me a lot more information than I was looking for, which wasn’t a bad thing!”

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Ted Stuber, Dairy-

“Everything in this program worked out very well for our operation. A big positive factor for us was how easy it was to access someone in the program when we had a question or needed to discuss our farm. Everyone has been great to work with.”

Stuber’s EMP estimates that he will save $591 on his energy cost per year by changing his old vacuum pump to a new variable speed pump. He is very happy with the new equipment, and is looking forward to the savings.

Gary Smith, Cattle-

“The cost-savings of converting from halide to T5 lights were definitely a benefit to my farm. The old lights would buzz and hum, and the starters were definitely a headache. The new lights not only save energy but also provide an excellent light source. I would have to say that it is a pretty painless procedure to go through the MAESTRO program.”

Jo Ann Scotten, Swine-

“The MAESTRO program has been wonderful! To be honest, it almost seemed too good to be true when I first heard about it. We needed to make upgrades on our barn, and this program helped us do this. The changes are already making a difference – the insulated curtains, more efficient heaters and lights. Everything works together to help save energy.”

Rick Morgan, Swine-

“I am a producer that is always looking for improvements. I replaced six waterers that were installed in the 1970’s to six new energy free waterers. I feel this program has helped reduce the cost on my family’s farm.”

Kaye Porter, Poultry-

“Thanks to your program I put in LED lights to help cut cost of lighting. The evaluation you did on my farm was helpful in making the decision to do this as was the help of the cost. Anything an established farmer can do to better the cost and equipment they use is a plus in a competitive field.”