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 organization, were devoted not only to our customers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively invest in energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting annual natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual 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 money reward of $2,400 to help offset the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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