Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were committed not just to our consumers however to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, terrific grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to steadily invest in energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting annual gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, offering outstanding light quality for plant growth. Roof vents in each bay enable for natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans strategies to install in the future.
Because of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is anticipated to save an approximated $10,700 in yearly gas costs compared to single-wall building. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the included expense.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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