Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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16% OffFounded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household business, were devoted not just to our customers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, excellent grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily invest in energy performance for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering 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 vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist balance out the added expense.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery benefit from energy-efficiency upgrades? Have a look at the current no- and inexpensive suggestions and resources to make your business run better, visit www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.
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