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Generating Smart Ideas to Keep the Lights on. September 14, 2020. | Author: Karen Davidson. This is an article that appeared on page 13 in the September edition of The Grower.…
A New Tool Helps Greenhouse Growers Improve Profitability. September 17, 2019. | Author: 360 Energy. Energy is the second-largest operating input for a greenhouse grower.…
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Generating Smart Ideas to Keep the Lights On. This is an article that appeared on page 13 in the September edition of. The Grower. By Karen Davidson.…
As an example, consider a grower who decides to use supplemental lights one day – or maybe even a week in the summer months – when typically, they would not be lighting.…
Three Actions Slashed Energy Costs 40% for This Greenhouse Grower. June 22, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Greenhouse growers can proactively save a lot of money on their energy use. In these perilous economic times, they need every advantage they can get.…
Turn Off the Lights to Turn on Savings. December 14, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Greenhouse growers have several ways to control and reduce energy costs. In all cases, it’s best to first understand the electricity market and the different rate options.…
The energy management work done by 360 Energy's greenhouse customers has gained notice around the world, with. Dutch magazine Horti Daily. highlighting just how organizations can benefit from similar programs.…
I’ve learned from successful greenhouse growers that they always have an organized system for producing crops.…
Controlling Energy Blossoms for Dutch Greenhouse Grower. August 28, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. When.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: Cronos Group is a global cannabis company that focuses on research, product development, and technology innovation to advance the cannabinoid industry.…
Go With the Flow - Why Greenhouses Should Install Flow Meters. November 17, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy.…
What Brings Out the Best in Us? When we act on the basis of our core values, we nearly always end up doing the right thing. Let’s reflect on that as we celebrate the birthdays of Canada and the United States in the next two weeks.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower.…
They may also be eligible for various forms of rebates, depending on the province in which they operate. Canada’s system of carbon pricing and rebates is complex. This brief guide is meant to help growers understand and navigate the rules.…
Incentives Can Trim Ontario Growers Power Demand. September 9, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Ontario’s greenhouse growers are eligible to receive incentives to help manage their electricity costs through the Save on Energy Retrofit program.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: A family operated greenhouse located in Central Alberta, just south of Gull Lake, producing sustainably grown vegetables year-round. How Strategic Energy Management Saved Gull Valley Greenhouses $100K.…
By knowing rates and regulations, growers can save a lot on their energy costs. Growers can share solutions to address neighbourhood electricity grid constraints. The cannabis industry is growing quickly into one of the largest greenhouse crops in Canada.…
Ontario Announces New Electricity Prices for Greenhouse Growers. November 21, 2019. | Author: 360 Energy. The Ontario government has made electricity rate changes that came into effect on November 1, 2019.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: CosMic Plants is a leading North American orchid grower located in the Niagara peninsula, specializing in year-round orchid cultivation in their climate-controlled greenhouses.…
This episode features what climate modelling is, why it’s important to the agriculture industry, challenges with application, and more. Presentation by AAFC research scientist Kirsten Hannam © His Majesty the King 2022, licensed under CC-BY-NC 4.0.…
The conversation delves into the challenges of improving farming practices, reducing food waste and the environmental impact of packaging.…
As the industry continues to expand, so do the many opportunities and risks these growers face. Energy is a high-cost item for every Greenhouse operator.…
Lighting the Way to Greenhouse Growing Success. April 21, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Greenhouse growers must master the use of energy and water. It’s the only way they will optimize crop production and cost savings.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: Howard Huy Greenhouses grows high-wire crops in Ontario. Cultivating Savings: How Howard Huy Greenhouses Saved $1.6M Through Smart Energy Management.…
So does the Business Council of Canada. The Council’s Task Force on Canada’s Economic Future recently released its study, "A Better Future for Canadians". Earlier this year, I participated in the Council Roundtable consultations.…
Jamie Mastronardi has been in the greenhouse business for 35 years. He grew up on the farm he now owns and leads. For him, energy is at the heart of the changes taking place across his rapidly expanding industry.…
As the greenhouse industry faces mounting pressures from climate change, volatile energy costs, and evolving regulations, the most successful operations are discovering a powerful truth: energy isn’t just an unavoidable expense – it’s your most controllable…
The world will not be the same. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. BUSINESS AFTER THE PANDEMIC. By Sheldon Fulton. What happens when the Covid-19 Pandemic is over and we return to ‘normal’?…
This episode features what climate resiliency is, the researcher's perspective, current programs and initiatives, and more.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: A leading commercial greenhouse in southern Ontario specializing in year-round production for the regional market. Optimizing Rate Structures to Save $80,000 Annually.…
Climate Challenges for Growers. : Climate change introduces unpredictable weather patterns, such as hurricanes, frosts, and droughts, which disrupt supply stability and impact prices and distribution within the produce supply chain.…
To achieve ambitious targets, they are looking into their supply chains and third-party vendors to do the same. What might this trend mean for growers in the food supply chain? Walmart is one of the biggest retail businesses in the world.…
Industry: Greenhouse Grower. The Client: Golden Acre Farms is a 10-hectare high-tech cucumber greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, known for its advanced automation and commitment to efficient, low-labor operations.…
Since the indoor agriculture sector is one of the fastest growing sources of load in Ontario, a critical issue for growers currently, is their ability to access affordable grid electricity and natural gas pipeline for their current Greenhouse operations and…
The central Alberta greenhouse grower is succeeding in his goal, despite daunting circumstances. Canadian prairie winter nights are long and cold – adverse conditions for growing tomatoes.…
Budgeting will, at the very least, help you stay ahead of increasing costs. If your organization uses more than 200,000 GJ/year of natural gas, (10,000 T of CO2) you may qualify for some exemptions to the Federal tax.…
Our secure, cloud-based platform collects and analyzes energy data directly from greenhouse control systems, providing growers with actionable insights to optimize operations and reduce costs. Book A Demo. Revolutionize Your Greenhouse Management.…
Carbon Management. the Race to Zero Carbon – Why the Rush? January 18, 2021. | Author: 360 Energy. “Net Zero Carbon” is the gold standard for tackling climate change. But what does “Net Zero” mean? What’s the rush? And, what’s in it for you?…
In This Episode: Join energy coaches David Arkell, John Pooley, and Produce Marketing Association (PMA)'s VP Supply Chain and Sustainability Ed Treacy on an episode about sustainability in the produce industry.…
Mind the Gap: Bridging the Sustainability Implementation Divide. December 4, 2024. | Author: 360 Energy.…
With little or no capital outlays, they have all consistently saved at least 5% on their energy costs.…
Alberta’s high power market prices have increased costs for most vegetable growers across the province. A standout exception is Levi Tiemstra’s Gull Valley Greenhouses.…
Press. 360 Energy Assists in the Development of Program With the University of Windsor.…
Take advantage of best available energy prices using the 360 Energy Procurement Calendar. January: Calendar year electricity contracts start this month. You’ll also typically receive final invoices for the previous calendar year contract.…
Mining’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Market. It’s the Grid. June 9, 2025. | Author: 360 Energy. Image Credit: Legacy sites like Stobie Mine reflect how future operations will need far more power to electrify and scale. (Photo: Concrete Pictures Inc.).…
Mid-April, European gas prices at the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) have risen to $39 CAD/GJ. An increase of 427% relative to the same time last year. At Henry Hub in the U.S. gas has gone up 161% to $8 CAD/GJ over the same period.…
New power players, called, “prosumers”, are showing up in the electricity market. “Prosumers” both produce and consume power. They come in all sizes.…
The Alberta government made a dramatic commitment to pipeline construction: The Alberta government announced the finalized agreement with TC Energy to invest in the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline.…
The Role of Policy and Regulation in Accelerating the Energy Transition. October 11, 2024. | Author: 360 Energy.…
David Arkell, President and CEO of 360 Energy, was offered the opportunity to speak at the Summit on the Energy Ingenuity panel. “Companies can do so much for themselves and society by focusing on energy,” Arkell suggested.…
The Role of Digital Technologies & AI in Enabling the Energy Transition. September 6, 2024. | Author: 360 Energy. The energy transition is a pressing global challenge that demands innovative approaches to transform energy systems.…
Bring the Future Into the Present: Top Quotes on Proactive Planning. March 30, 2017. | Author: 360 Energy. n a previous blog on the value of planning, we shared warnings from the wise on using planning to avoid future risks to your business.…
This transparency opened the door to knowledge-based decisions by consumers as they know how much energy they use and when they are using it.…
To see the results of the Utility Data BarCode Association’s work, read the white paper here.…
Featuring real-time monitoring, predictive scenario planning, and a unified cloud dashboard, the platform enables growers to minimize energy costs, maximize efficiency, and maintain ideal growing conditions.…
The Colours of Hydrogen Explained. January 23, 2023. | Author: 360 Energy. How did the world’s lightest element attract colourful labels, and why should it matter to you? Hydrogen is the first element in the periodic table.…
To all our many friends and clients, I wish you the very best for the coming year.Have you resolved to control your energy costs this year? It is still not too late for new year resolutions! Energy will define 2020 and the new decade ahead.…
Change the Things You Can…. July 26, 2017. | Author: 360 Energy.…
New competitors, technologies, and business models emerge that can threaten your organization’s profitability, or present opportunities for growth. And that’s just from the outside.…
The Energy Transition. January 24, 2024. | Duration: 1363902. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on Spotify.…
