Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household organization, were committed not just to our consumers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, great grand son. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to progressively invest in energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the included cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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