Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Founded by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household business, were committed not just to our clients but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths terrific, great grandson. That dedication to sustainability has actually triggered Baumans to progressively invest in energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense savings of roughly $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up 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 area with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse remains rather constant,” stated Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall technology. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon money reward of $2,400 to help offset the added cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest ensured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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