Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were dedicated not only to our clients however to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, fantastic grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to gradually buy energy effectiveness for more than a decade– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a 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 space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains quite continuous,” stated Bauman.
Because of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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