Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household company, were devoted not just to our clients but to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, terrific grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually invest in energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting annual gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost 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 model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays rather continuous,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve 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 got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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