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 dedicated not only to our customers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grand son. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually purchase energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install 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 big area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” said Bauman.
Since of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the included cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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