Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

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 devoted not just to our clients however to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, excellent grandson. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively buy energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building due to the fact that of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist offset the included cost.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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