Awardee Name
THE RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, INC
Grant Type
State
Project Title
GREENHOUSE HEATING FROM COMPOSTING WINDROW
Awardee State/Territory
Rhode Island
Involved States/territories
Rhode Island
Award Year
2009
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate the utilization of heat transfer from a large compost windrow to a propagation greenhouse. Data will be collected to evaluate fuel savings in gallons, dollars, and BTU's as compared to fossil fuel and other traditional heating methods. Outreach on the project will be accomplished through site tours, trade show and workshop displays, and as part of the Master Gardener and Master Composter classes
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No