Is AD Right for You?

Why install a Digester?

"A good idea"	Environmental Concerns	Financial Benefit
Score: 1	Score: 3	Score: 6

Animal Numbers

Holsteins	Farrow/Finish	Farrow/Wean	Finish		Score
< 300	< 500	< 1000	< 3000	1	1
300-500	500-1000	1000-2500	3000-5000	3	3
500-1000	1000-1500	2500-5000	5000-10000	6	6
> 1000	> 1500	> 5000	> 10000	8	8

Electric rate, actual kWh charge

< $0.05	$0.05-$0.06	$0.06-$0.07	> $0.07
Score: 1	Score: 3	Score: 6	Score: 8

Floor heating in production and parlor holding area

Not in use	In use
Score: 0	Score: 10

Fuel rate, average

Propane	Natural Gas		Score
< $0.50/gal	< $3.00/1000 CuFt	1	1
$0.50-$0.75/gal	$3.00-$4.00/CuFt	2	2
$0.75-$1.00/gal	$4.00-$.00/CuFt	4	4
> $1.00/gal	> $5.00/CuFt	6	6

Use depreciation on taxes

No	Partial	Entirely
Score: 0	Score: 3	Score: 8

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Our assessment tool is just a starting point to tell if your facility might benefit from an RCM digester. Factors such as bedding, water management and site limitations can can also impact the decision. Call or email RCM today to learn more about possible feasibility issues for your facility.