Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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12% OffEstablished by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were dedicated not only to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually purchase energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays quite continuous,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, offering exceptional light quality for plant growth. Roofing system vents in each bay permit natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction since of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery take advantage of energy-efficiency upgrades? Have a look at the current no- and low-priced suggestions and resources to make your company run much better, see www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.