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 consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household service, were devoted not only to our consumers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to steadily invest in energy performance for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy cost savings of around $42,200.
In 2015, 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 big space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather constant,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying exceptional light quality for plant growth. 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 conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the added expense.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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