Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household company, were dedicated not just to our consumers but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, terrific grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy performance for more than a years– cutting annual gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense 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 area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather consistent,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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