Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byVictor McKinney Modified over 8 years ago
1
Energy Options & Energy-Saving Technologies for Greenhouse Production By Paul A. Thomas & Forrest Stegelin University of Georgia 2006 Oklahoma Conference Sponsored by The OFA
2
Natural Gas and Propane will not be economically viable fuel sources for greenhouse production within the next five years….unless you can raise the price of your product 18% -28%
3
We Must Raise Our Prices! 5.13% Annual increase
4
Reducing Energy Costs: Are There Easy Solutions? Nope!
5
Do an Energy Audit Do a Site Inspection Do an Inquisition: Evaluate all Hidden Costs! (product handling, etc) Hold a Staff Meeting and reward Input ! Before you blow your top, do a comprehensive business assessment
6
Consider Your Options Reduce Perform general maintenance Reduce or eliminate low profit crops Reduce high risk customers Re-train employees for efficiency Set new company policies! Keep better records…and use them!
7
Do Your Homework on Energy Alternatives
8
Plan For The Future Discuss 5 and 10 year plans for business Consider re-tooling over time: Greenhouse glazing Heat curtains New heaters / boilers Consider long-term investment effects
9
Tighten Your Belt Review Yearly Expenses – Yearly! Evaluate Procedures / Policies Eliminate Shrinkage Conserve Energy Expenditures Reconsider Your Technology Level
10
Do all the Small Percentage Decreases in Cost Add Up to Something Worthwhile? Let’s Ask Forrest…..
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com Inc.
All rights reserved.