Greenhouse Gardening save energy, Shane Smith. Greenhouse Energy Conservation Much of the below is an excerpt from the book Greenhouse Gardener's Companion © Copyright 2000, 2013 - Printing or reproduction of any kind is prohibited Want to read more? See the book Greenhouse Gardener's Companion Scroll down for more resources on this subject With the price of energy getting more expensive I am hearing from many greenhouse gardeners wondering how to use less energy or how they can benefit from more solar heating. The following is a discussion that should help guide you down the road towards less heating needs: These are the basic requirements for an energy conserving or solar heated greenhouse.
Even if you have a conventionally heated greenhouse, you can still reduce the need for heat and reduce your heating bills by applying some of these basics for higher energy efficiency. 1. 2. 3. Some greenhouse supply companies carry clear bubble insulation. Click here for R values of glazing 4. Leak. 5. 6. 7. 8. More resources Want to read more? Green House Plans | Energy Star Partners. The Green House of the Future. Solar-heated greenhouse. Greenhouse design of our growing dome greenhouse.