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 customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household business, were dedicated not just to our consumers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, terrific grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to steadily buy energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-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 large space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse stays rather continuous,” stated Bauman.
Because of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an approximated $10,700 in annual gas expenses compared to single-wall construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to help balance out the included expense.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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