Greenhouse energy consumption

Abstract

Depending on location and luck, natural gas rates have gone from less that CAN$ 3.00 to more than CAN$ 20.00/gigajoule (Gj). Natural gas rates are currently around CAN$ 13.00/Gj, although industry "analysts" predict an increase. A gigajoule is equivalent to the energy released by the combustion of approximately 30 L (8 gal) of gasoline. It is also equivalent to approximately 950,000 BTU, 0.165 barrels of oil, or 278 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

Parent Publication

• National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008

Citation

Steenis, Eric van. 2009. Greenhouse energy consumption. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008. Proc. RMRS-P-58. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 7-9