What Is An Electric Greenhouse? An electric greenhouse uses electricity, rather than natural gas or propane, to run its heating, cooling, and dehumidification systems. When
Federal funding for greenhouse projects in the United States comes primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with additional support available through the Small
Why energy performance is decided long before construction begins An energy-efficient commercial greenhouse uses less energy per square foot of production without a reduction in
Energy is consistently one of the largest operating costs in commercial greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production. Heating, cooling, ventilation, dehumidification, and supplemental lighting collectively
As growers and organizations look for more sustainable ways to produce food, the idea of the “net zero greenhouse” is getting a lot of attention.
Should a commercial greenhouse use wind or solar energy? Both wind and solar can power a commercial greenhouse or farm. The better fit for a
Find funding from utilities across North America By Gretchen Schimelpfenig Strategic businesses build greenhouses to pay for them quickly. An effective way to lower the
As winter approaches, many regions face the inevitable shift in weather conditions that come with this season. For commercial greenhouse operators, this means adapting operations
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse
Growing in a year-round greenhouse often means contending with heat. For most crops, photosynthesis slows when temperatures exceed 95 F (35 C). As the dog
