Dealing with the high cost of energy for greenhouse operations can be a challenge, but close attention to detail and a few practical changes can help keep those costs in check. Increased fuel costs and fluctuating winter temperatures make heating costs a significant burden on many greenhouse operations. So, how can growers deal with high energy costs in the greenhouse? The problem can be addressed in several different ways. Growers can conserve energy in the greenhouse, evaluate alternative or additional fuel sources or heating systems, evaluate growing temperatures and other production practices, consolidate operations into less space, critically evaluate when to bring the next greenhouse into production and, finally, streamline operations.
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