Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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$159.99 (as of 22:26 GMT +00:00 - More info)Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family company, were committed not only to our consumers however to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually purchase energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-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 big area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays rather consistent,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got 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 rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery take advantage of energy-efficiency upgrades? Examine out the latest no- and low-cost suggestions and resources to make your company run better, go to www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.
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