Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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39% OffEstablished by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household organization, were committed not only to our clients however to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grand son. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to steadily invest in energy performance for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-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 big space with 2 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. Roof vents in each bay permit 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.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to help offset the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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