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 consumers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family business, were committed not only to our customers but to being great stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” stated Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, excellent grand son. That dedication to sustainability has actually prompted Baumans to progressively buy energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy expense savings of around $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient model 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.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction since of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon money incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the included expense.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We benefit from Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Rest guaranteed, well be doing more projects in the future,” stated Bauman.
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