New Pilot Incentive Program in California Targets Automatic Feed Pushers - Don't Miss Out!

New Pilot Incentive Program in California Targets Automatic Feed Pushers - Don't Miss Out!

BouMatic Has Two Options for Your Feed Pusher Needs

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has announced a new pilot incentive program to increase the installation of electric feed mixing equipment at Valley dairies, including BouMatic automatic feed pushers. The program is designed to reduce diesel emissions from tractors and other mobile equipment and vehicles.

This program will provide an incentive in the amount of 75% of the total cost of eligible equipment and infrastructure, up to a maximum cost effectiveness of $30,000 per ton of emissions reduced. The total incentive is a sum of the following 3 components: mobile off-road tractors, mobile on-road trucks, and infrastructure and new electric equipment.

The BouMatic FP-1 & FP2 Feed Pushers provides many competitive advantages, including:

• Is Easily Programmable – Guiding system consists of 1⁄8 in x 1⁄2 in magnetic strip inserted into grooved floor to create a safe and precise route in your barn
• Adjustable pushing force – Automatically adjusts path of feed load based on load
  being pushed
• Two Sizes – For 2x day and 3x day feeding operations
• Charging Stations, Remote Control, Safety Features…..So much more!

Eligible entities are dairies and other confined animal facility operation (CAFO’s). Projects will be selected for funding on a first come, first served basis as determined by the application complete date.

Due to the complexity of the program, it is recommended that interested applicants speak directly with SJVAPCD staff. Get more info, including the steps to apply here. Submission of a program application does not guarantee funding.