Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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5% OffFounded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household company, were dedicated not only to our consumers however to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, fantastic grandson. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual natural gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy expense savings of approximately $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 big area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall technology. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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