Chilled water systems offer optimal environment and energy savings in large grow facilities
An increasing number of states have passed laws allowing the legal use of medicinal and/or recreational marijuana, resulting in the construction of new grow facilities all over the country. These facilities can range in size from small greenhouses to sprawling operations that house plants in over 100,000 square feet across multiple buildings. Not surprisingly, the type of HVAC system used in these structures can vary widely, depending on the size of the operation as well as the owner’s budget.
Grow facilities have a much greater energy density than most manufacturing buildings and use a tremendous amount of electricity, which is why choosing the right HVAC equipment is very important. For these applications, chilled water systems make a lot of sense, as they can provide an optimal growing environment while cutting energy consumption and utility bills, furthering sustainability efforts, and utilizing more robust, longer-life equipment.