Reduce Energy Costs by 30-40%
Energy is the largest operational expense in cultivation. These proven strategies will dramatically reduce your costs while maintaining optimal growing conditions.
The Energy Crisis in Cultivation
Indoor cultivation consumes 1-2% of all electricity in legalized states. For most facilities, energy represents 40-50% of total operating costs—yet most growers still manually control their systems.
Strategy 1: HVAC Optimization (Save 30-35%)
Precise Temperature & Humidity Control
- Problem: Manual HVAC setpoints run constantly, even when not needed
- Solution: AI-powered HVAC control adjusts output based on real-time conditions
- Savings: 25-30% reduction in HVAC energy consumption
VPD-Based Dehumidification
Most facilities run dehumidifiers on fixed schedules. IOGRU uses VPD targets to run dehumidification only when needed for plant health, not on a timer.
Strategy 2: Lighting Optimization (Save 15-20%)
DLI-Based Dimming
Running lights at 100% all day wastes energy and can stress plants. IOGRU adjusts light intensity throughout the day to hit Daily Light Integral (DLI) targets efficiently.
- Dim lights during peak electricity rate hours
- Compensate with higher intensity during off-peak hours
- Maintain same total DLI while reducing costs
Strategy 3: Demand Response (Save 10-15%)
Many utilities offer incentives for reducing load during peak demand periods. IOGRU automatically shifts non-critical loads to off-peak hours.
Peak Hours (3pm-9pm)
- • Dim lights 20%
- • Delay irrigation cycles
- • Reduce HVAC to minimum
Off-Peak Hours (9pm-3pm)
- • Normal light intensity
- • Run irrigation as scheduled
- • Pre-cool facility
Start Saving on Energy Today
Calculate your specific energy savings potential with our ROI calculator, or schedule a demo to see IOGRU in action.