Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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$39.99 (as of 22:06 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family organization, were committed not just to our customers however to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grand son. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively purchase energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a 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 remains rather consistent,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, offering outstanding light quality for plant development. 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 set up in the future.
Since of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in annual gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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