PROPANE FOR …
Propane supplies steady, low-emission heat for greenhouses, fueling furnaces and boilers to maintain ideal temperatures and soil conditions. It also assists with dehumidification, which promotes plant health and improves product quality.
Both installed and portable propane units are available, providing growers with customizable, convenient choices without relying on the local electrical grid.
Farmers depend on propane-fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems because they can run at 70-80 percent efficiency, utilizing less fuel to generate each unit of energy output.
Propane-fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems produce 44% lower greenhouse gas emissions than grid electricity, making propane an environmentally friendly option.
The simple explanation is that greenhouses transform sunlight into heat energy. Sunlight entering the greenhouse is absorbed by the plants inside, where it gets converted to heat. Experts recommend maintaining a steady 80-85°F in greenhouses. Propane’s portability, along with the variety of permanent and temporary greenhouse heating appliances available, enables growers to operate their greenhouses year-round virtually anywhere.
Transitioning from electric to propane heat provides more savings, better performance, increased security, and higher efficiency. Your LP Account Manager can guide you through the straightforward steps required to convert your system to clean-burning propane gas.
Propane usage depends on a combination of greenhouse size and propane appliance variables. Calculate your greenhouse area and BTUs with the courtesy calculator on LittleGreenhouse.com.
