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 customers throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family organization, were devoted not only to our consumers but to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths fantastic, excellent grand son. That dedication to sustainability has prompted Baumans to gradually buy energy efficiency for more than a decade– cutting annual gas usage by an estimated 55,000 therms and providing yearly energy cost savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans reached out to greenhouse vendor 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,” said Bauman.
The greenhouse is anticipated to conserve an estimated $10,700 in yearly natural gas costs compared to single-wall building because of twin-wall technology. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more projects in the future,” said Bauman.
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