Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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25% OffEstablished by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were dedicated not only to our consumers however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, great grandson. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively buy energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting annual gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of around $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 model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays rather continuous,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, offering excellent light quality for plant growth. Roofing system vents in each bay permit 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.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall technology. 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 benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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