Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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38% OffFounded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not only to our customers however to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, fantastic grand son. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively invest in energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large 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, offering exceptional light quality for plant development. Roof vents in each bay enable natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans plans to set up in the future.
The greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building since of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” said Bauman.
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