Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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28% OffFounded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family organization, were committed not only to our customers however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to progressively invest in energy performance for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor 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 consistent,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction because of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help offset the included cost.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” said Bauman.
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