Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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11% OffEstablished 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 family company, were dedicated not only to our clients however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, terrific grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually buy energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense 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 model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall construction because of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to help balance out the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery advantage from energy-efficiency upgrades? Take a look at the most recent no- and low-cost ideas and resources to make your organization run much better, go to www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.