Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden
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43% OffFounded 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 family business, were devoted not only to our consumers however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and community,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to steadily purchase energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 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 area with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains quite constant,” stated Bauman.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist offset the added expense.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take advantage of Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
Could your nursery advantage from energy-efficiency upgrades? Examine out the most current no- and low-cost suggestions and resources to make your business run better, check out www.energytrust.org/for-business or call 1.888.777.4479.
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