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 customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household organization, were devoted not just to our customers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, fantastic grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier 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 in the greenhouse remains quite continuous,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant growth. Roofing 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 install in the future.
Because of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to conserve an estimated $10,700 in annual gas expenses compared to single-wall construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the included expense.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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