Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established 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 household organization, were devoted not only to our clients but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively buy energy performance for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy expense savings of around $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor 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 level in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant development. Roofing vents in each bay permit natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans plans to install in the future.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction since of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery advantage from energy-efficiency upgrades? Take a look at the most current no- and low-priced pointers and resources to make your company run better, see www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.