Ventilation Fans for Agricultural Use
Dairy farms can apply to get up to $275 cash back per fan. Qualifying fans include circulation fans and exhaust fans, and rebates vary by fan size.
Up to
$275
per fan
cash back
About this rebate
Offer available to:
- ✓ Businesses
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
Offer subject to change.
- Ventilation fans must have been tested by the Bio Environmental and Structural Systems Laboratory (bess.illinois.edu) or the Air Movement and Control Association Internal Inc. Laboratory (www.amca.org).
- Only the tested fan configuration will be eligible. Additional non-tested accessories such as cones, shutters, or boxes will not qualify. For safety reasons, accessory wire guards are allowed even if not tested.
- Ventilation fans must meet minimum efficiencies in the charts below.
- Efficiency Vermont strongly encourages the use of fan controls (thermostats, timers, etc.) and staging/banking of fans when possible to maximize energy savings.
- Rebate amounts are specific to dairy barn installations. Other agricultural facilities may qualify for a custom rebate. Contact Efficiency Vermont for more information.
The rebate amounts listed in these tables are specific to dairy barn installations. Other agricultural facilities (non-dairies) may qualify for a custom rebate. Contact Efficiency Vermont for more information.
Circulation Fans (aka panel, box, cage, etc.)
| Fan Diameter | Min. thrust cfm/watt | Rebate per Fan | Rebate for Circ Fan VFD controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 35 inches | 14.5 | $40 | Please call for custom analysis |
| 36 - 47 inches | 20.3 | $75 | Please call for custom analysis |
| 48 - 64 inches | 23.2 | $150 | Please call for custom analysis |
Exhaust Fans (through-the-wall and can be used for tunnel ventilation)
| Fan Diameter | Min. cfm/watt @ 0.10" SP | Rebate per Fan | Total rebate per fan w/VFD* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 35 inches | 11.5 | $75 | $200 |
| 36 - 47 inches | 17.1 | $175 | $400 |
| 48 - 51 inches | 20.8 | $175 | $400 |
| 52 - 59 inches | 20.3 | $275 | $600 |
| 60 - 72 inches | 21.1 | $275 | $600 |
- Obtain quote for new ventilation with full model number.
- Complete Pre-Qualification Form prior to purchase.
- Submit completed form and quote to Efficiency Vermont.
Secure financing to help pay for energy-saving improvements.
Financing for agricultural operations
Agricultural Operations Loan
Flexible, low-interest financing for farms and other agricultural operations.