Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household service, were dedicated not just to our clients however to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, terrific grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to gradually buy energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense savings of around $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, providing outstanding light quality for plant growth. Roof vents in each bay enable for natural ventilation. The gable style has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans plans to install in the future.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building since of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the added cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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