Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of offering trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household business, were committed not just to our clients however to being great stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, great grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually invest in 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 around $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 model made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite continuous,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist offset the included cost.
Baumans has actually gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more jobs in the future,” stated Bauman.
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