
Powering Forwards
Energy is one of the largest and most manageable costs on a farm — but most operations have never had an independent engineering assessment done.
What this service is:
Powering Forwards is a structured farm energy calculator service developed by Schema Consulting. In a single engagement, we map your current energy use, identify your biggest cost and emissions reduction opportunities, and give you a clear, prioritised action plan.
For farm owners and operators:
Get an independent, engineering-grade view of how Solar PV and Batteries fit with you existing operations — without the sales pitch.
For farm consultants and advisors:
Offer your clients a credible, affordable energy assessment as part of your service suite. We handle the technical analysis; you add the relationship value.
Pricing:
Dairy operations: $500 + GST
Sheep/beef operations: $350 + GST
Book a 15 minute discovery call with Nathan to discuss the calculator findings and assess next steps.
Where CAn I find more information?
The Powering Forwards report was written by Schema Consulting for 'Electrify Southland' which is a Southland based not-for-profit engaged in community advocacy around electrification opportunities that manage you exposure to future electricity price rises.
You can access more information here:
How might this benefit me (CLICK HERE):
A free online calculator that gives a preliminary assessment of the specific benefits that you could see.
For the full report (CLICK HERE):
Gain insight into how the independent calculation process works, including more detail on typical cases.
If you need more information (CLICK HERE):
Book a 15 minute discovery call with Nathan to discuss the calculator findings and assess next steps.
Authorised by Nathan Surendran nathan@schema.nz