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Biotactics
Biotactics was formerly located in Romoland, California, where it owned 31,500 square feet of greenhouses where it grew predator mites, a biological alternative to pesticides for controlling spider mites and spider mite eggs. Propane and natural gas were used to heat the greenhouses. Biotactics planned to build an additional 168,500 square feet of greenhouses in Romoland, California. Natural gas and propane would continue to heat these greenhouses. Funding from The Climate Trust, however, enabled Biotactics to move its operations to Liskey Farms in Klamath County, Oregon, which has an on-site geothermal resource for heating. Biotactics will use 70,000 square feet of existing greenhouses at Liskey Farms and build an additional 130,000 square feet. By moving its operations to Klamath County, Biotactics can heat all its greenhouses using geothermal energy. How the project reduces emissions Heating with geothermal energy emits significantly fewer greenhouse gases than heating with fossil fuels. Why carbon finance was needed The Climate Trust worked with the Klamath County Economic Development Association to implement both carbon offset projects and the sustainable development goals of the region. The Biotactics project was picked because it met both of these objectives. Funding from The Climate Trust enabled Biotactics to move its operations to Oregon and use geothermal heating.  top |
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Project type: Fuel replacement Project term: 10 years
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