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 offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were committed not only to our customers but to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively buy energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a 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 two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays rather consistent,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant development. Roof vents in each bay allow for natural ventilation. The gable style 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 conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall technology. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery take advantage of energy-efficiency upgrades? Take a look at the current no- and affordable suggestions and resources to make your company run much better, go to www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.