Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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38% OffEstablished by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household company, were devoted not just to our clients however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, excellent grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually invest in energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite continuous,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying excellent light quality for plant growth. Roof 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.
Since of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” said Bauman.
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