Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded 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 business, were devoted not only to our customers but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grandson. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually invest in energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite continuous,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying exceptional light quality for plant growth. Roofing vents in each bay allow for natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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