Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established 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 neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, terrific grandson. That commitment to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to gradually invest in energy performance for more than a decade– cutting annual gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and delivering annual energy expense savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design 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 quite consistent,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is expected to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall technology. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest assured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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