Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family organization, were committed not only to our clients however to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to steadily buy energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install 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 large space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite continuous,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, offering excellent light quality for plant growth. Roof vents in each bay enable for natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans plans to install 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 due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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