How much money will I save?

Generally 30-40% reduction in fuel consumption. But energy savings depends on:

• Type of fabric
• Temperatures inside (setpoint) greenhouse
• Temperatures outside of greenhouse
• Efficiency of greenhouse covering
  • Glass, poly, single, double.
• energy costs
• environmental control settings
  • How often is curtain covered?
  • When do they cover and uncover - sunset, prior to sunset, after sunrise - solar gain
  • Does the system pause if the temperature drops too quickly when uncovering.

How does it save money?

• Reduction in energy costs
• Heat Retention
  • Curtain reduces area to heat .
  • Traps air above curtain creates insulating air space .
• Shade .
  • Reduces Infiltration .
• Cooling effect 10-15 degrees .
  • Silver strips reflect sun to reduce heat. .
• Reduces evaporation rate and watering needs. .
• Day length control .
• Reduce labor costs - no more white washing

Read about the Return on Investment study done by Rutger's as reported by Greenhouse Grower.

Once your curtain is installed ensure you are getting maximum savings.