An Arizona nursery volunteered for an energy audit as part of a state program that assists agriculture-related businesses in evaluating their use and needs. It was free, it was painless, and it'll help the operation save money. Audit: It's a word thatcan strike fear in the hearts of business owners. Visions of IRS agents rifling through shoe-boxes full of receipts can keep anyone from getting a good night's sleep. When it comes to an energy audit, however, it's a different story. True, at some pointa government agency may be involved, but in this case the old joke, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help," isn't meant to be ironic. Energy and agriculture agencies across the country have resources and funds to help growing operations evaluate their energy use and to make improvements, but to take advantage of this assistance, you need an audit.
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