The Real Costs and Savings of Alternative Energy and Conservation

摘要

In order to develop a better real-world understanding of the true costs and potential savings of different energy conservation technologies, a detailed study of multiple commercial greenhouse facilities was performed. To do this, energy audits were performed at 22 greenhouse facilities in the Niagara and Leamington Areas (Canada) between mid-March and mid-May 2006. These facilities consisted of: Six tomato growers. Two pepper growers. Five potted plants. Two cut flowers. Three bedding plants. Four bedding and potted flowers.