Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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51% OffEstablished by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were devoted not just to our consumers however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, terrific grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually 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 yearly energy expense savings of approximately $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 design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to save an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction because of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery advantage from energy-efficiency upgrades? Take a look at the most recent no- and low-cost tips and resources to make your company run much better, visit www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.