One of the major areas in which we are continually seeking to expand is in energy.  We provide fresh produce during most of the year, and a large amount of energy is needed to make this possible.

Carbon dioxide is a by-product of combustion, which many companies that produce heat simply release back into the atmosphere.  We have installed condensers on our boilers to trap the carbon dioxide, and send back into the greenhouse through a closed delivery system.  This process makes our boilers more efficient.  Since pepper plants take up carbon dioxide and give off oxygen, we are able to both limit carbon dioxide build-up in the environment and improve general plant health.

Another area of conservation can be seen in our water system.  Instead of allowing excess irrigation water to drain away from the greenhouse, we have installed a drain return system that collects water not taken up by the plants in order to reuse it.  Of course, because it is recycled water, we run it through an ultra-violet light sterilizer so we can be sure it is clean and safe to use.

We are also currently investigating several different clean energy alternative for heat and electricity production.