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 consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not just to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, excellent grandson. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively purchase energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
In 2015, 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 space 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 outstanding light quality for plant growth. Roofing system vents in each bay enable natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
Because of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in annual gas costs compared to single-wall building. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” said Bauman.
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