Reduce energy used to heat greenhouses

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Plant a vegetative windbreak around greenhouses Use thermal screens in greenhouses Improve thermostatic controls in greenhouses Reduce air leakage from greenhouses Use a combined heat and power (CHP) plant for greenhouses Boiler, hot water tanks and distribution pipe-work in greenhouses should all be adequately lagged, kept weatherproof and in good repair Improve greenhouse structure/design Do not heat greenhouses

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Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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Friday 30 October 2009