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 household service, were devoted not just to our consumers but to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, excellent grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to steadily purchase energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of roughly $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 model 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 consistent,” stated Bauman.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive 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 possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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