Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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24% OffFounded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were devoted not just to our clients but to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, great grand son. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually invest in energy performance for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains quite continuous,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant development. Roofing vents in each bay permit natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans plans to set up in the future.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the added cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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