Economics of Peak Shaving and Cogeneration: Using On-Site Generating Systems in the Citrus Industry

Energy cost is a topic discussed in citrus management circles and it will draw increasing attention in years to come. Beginning with the oil embargo in 1973, the energy crisis started, sending costs skyrocketing. The days of everincreasing electrical charges are fact. In most citrus plants, energy costs are the fastest growing expense. We all feel it in our own personal pocketbooks.

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