Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were committed not just to our customers however to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, excellent grand son. That commitment to sustainability has prompted Baumans to progressively invest in energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying excellent light quality for plant development. Roof vents in each bay enable 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 expected to save an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction since of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the included expense.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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