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Energy Gives Jem Farms Its Competitive Edge. March 18, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Jamie Mastronardi has been in the greenhouse business for 35 years. He grew up on the farm he now owns and leads.…
Energy Gives Jem Farms Its Competitive Edge. Jamie Mastronardi has been in the greenhouse business for 35 years. He grew up on the farm he now owns and leads.…
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. A Metering Adjustment That Saved Over $70,000 Annually.…
In a notable shift from its 2018 stance, which saw the cancellation of over 750 renewable energy projects, including a major wind farm, the current administration is now committed to expanding renewable energy capacity.…
Localized Solar Farms. : Holden advocates for placing solar farms near towns to supply local daytime energy needs, reducing long-distance transmission and creating a distributed, reliable energy supply.…
In This Episode: Welcome to this exciting episode where hosts Dave, Lysandra and John are joined by Luis Chibante, President and CEO of Golden Acre Farms, to discuss the evolving landscape of energy management in greenhouse operations.…
Cost, limited infrastructure, and resistance to new installations (e.g. wind farms) hinder rapid adoption. Building infrastructure for distributed generation, like rooftop solar, requires grid upgrades. Key Insights.…
In Canada, Hydro-Québec has announced plans to construct and operate wind farms, marking a shift from private sector-led development.…
Ontario Energy Board (OEB). announced adjustments to electricity prices effective November 1, 2024, affecting households, small businesses, and farms. Potential U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports.…
Large wind farms have become competitive. A recent auction conducted by the Alberta government set all time low prices for renewable wind energy that is giving coal, natural gas and nuclear power a run for their money.…
Leftover food arises across multiple levels, from farms to supermarkets to homes, due to factors such as appearance standards and over-ordering.…
Luis Chibante is the owner and general manager of Golden Acre Farms, operating 45 acres of high-wire cucumbers. He wants to build a smart grid so that excess energy can be sold to Hydro One.…
Farm Fresh Tomatoes in Frigid February. Levi Tiemstra loves being able to provide his customers with fresh, local, high quality produce – all year round. The central Alberta greenhouse grower is succeeding in his goal, despite daunting circumstances.…
provincial governments have committed to programs to assist in offsetting the impacts of the virus: The Ontario government suspended its peak electricity price rate in March to support ‘work-from-home’: As of midnight on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, households, farms…
Will not be able to handle the forecasted soaring demand from AI, server farms, cryptocurrency mining, and electrification of transport. This is where the Ontario example becomes critical for every business leader to understand.…
Consider the case of a company paying another company that is already building a wind farm to displace a coal power plant. They may be improving the renewable energy company’s business case, but that chunk of renewable energy would have been built anyway.…
