Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded 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 household organization, were committed not just to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy expense savings of roughly $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to install 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 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 exceptional light quality for plant development. Roofing system vents in each bay enable 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.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction because of twin-wall technology. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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