Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established 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 household company, were devoted not just to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grand son. That commitment to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to progressively buy energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas use by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays rather constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction because of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to help balance out the added expense.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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