Awardee Name
ROOTS & SHOOTS GARDEN CENTER
Grant Type
State
Project Title
RSGC SOLAR POWERED ROOT ZONE HEATING PROJECT
Awardee State/Territory
Rhode Island
Involved States/territories
Rhode Island
Award Year
2008
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to build an energy-efficient greenhouse heating system by using solar energy, thereby reducing dependency on oil and gas. The ground-mounted solar panels and a two-zone radiant heat system will provide root zone heating to benefit plant growth and health, resulting in greater productivity. The project will examine the energy savings realized as well as documenting plant growth with root zone heating compared to standard greenhouse heating systems.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No