Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established 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 organization, were committed not only to our customers however to being good stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, terrific grandson. That commitment to sustainability has prompted Baumans to steadily invest in energy efficiency for more than a years– cutting yearly natural gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to set up a brand-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 remains quite continuous,” stated Bauman.
Since of twin-wall technology, the greenhouse is expected to save an estimated $10,700 in annual gas costs compared to single-wall building and construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to help balance out the included cost.
Baumans has gotten more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every opportunity we get. Rest assured, well be doing more tasks in the future,” stated Bauman.
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