Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not only to our consumers but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily buy energy performance for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy expense savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model 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 quite constant,” said Bauman.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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