Michael Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development, PERC

Propane Addresses Key Challenges For Cannabis Growers

As the cannabis industry continues to expand, growers are looking for best practices and ways to cut costs while boosting efficiency. And with so many elements out of their control within the agriculture industry and beyond, continuous access to dependable power for their operations is key. Another important consideration for growers today is moving toward more environmentally friendly practices. With all these factors in mind, one energy source prevails and offers an excellent solution for each of these challenges: propane.

While propane is an excellent energy source for any greenhouse heating, power generation, and many other equipment needs, it has many unique qualities that make it especially useful for cannabis growers. A naturally clean energy source, propane produces less greenhouse gas emissions than other fuel sources, while also delivering the consistent and precise temperatures required to grow the highest quality crop. With a propane-powered heating system, growers can maintain temperatures within 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit of the desired temperature.

Newer propane-powered heating systems are up to 11% more efficient than older models.

In addition, propane can be stored on-site and does not rely on the grid system—which means enhanced control, independence, and reliability for producers. With propane, there is no infrastructure reliance, allowing cannabis growers to expand operations virtually anywhere. When you fuel your operation with propane, unexpected blackouts or planned power outages are no longer a concern.

Of course, cost efficiency and overall productivity are always top-of-mind for any business owner; and with propane, cannabis growers can achieve both as well. Built for efficiency, propane-powered equipment lowers fuel costs for nearly any application and during every season, even during colder months when building heat is more energy intensive. Propane provides the consistent and effective heat needed for healthier plants, and newer propane-powered heating systems are up to 11% more efficient than older models.

As the cannabis market continues to expand and more growers place an emphasis on clean energy solutions, there’s never been a better time for growers to consider the many unique advantages of using propane-powered equipment. For greenhouse heat and power generation, no other energy source gives cannabis growers the anytime, anywhere reliability of propane.

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