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 customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were devoted not only to our clients but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually purchase energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of approximately $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 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 outstanding light quality for plant growth. Roofing vents in each bay allow for natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans strategies to install in the future.
The greenhouse is anticipated to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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