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 clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household service, were devoted not just to our consumers but to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, fantastic grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily invest in energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to help offset the added expense.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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