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The Christmas Day blackout was blamed on a "perfect storm" of ice, cold temperatures and high power consumption.  While there's not much that can be done about the weather, at least one group is seeking ways to reduce energy use.

A group of local governments and nonprofits just landed the largest Office of Energy Resources competitive grant made for energy efficiency.

This week the Idaho OER announced that our region won a $700,000 grant to dramatically reduce energy use, spark local job creation and reduce our carbon footprint.  These funds are part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is being overseen by the state's Office of Energy Resources and will leverage approximately $800,000 in additional funds from the partners.

 

The City of Ketchum and Ketchum's Community Development Corporation have written letters of support for an Idaho Power "Smart Grid Implementation" proposal.  Smart grid technologies can help reduce the community's energy consumption and overall carbon footprint.

Ketchum Smart Grid Letter of Support (1.59 MB 2009-08-17 10:06:54)

Below is a report that summarizes the results from the Green Buildings Stakeholder Presentation and Forum on June 16, 2009. This report was put together by County and City staff to help guide Hailey's and the County's green building committees with regard to above-code recommendations.

 

EECBG Update

All the state information can be gleaned from these sites:

http://www.energy.idaho.gov/stimulus/ http://www.idcounties.org/

Idaho Power's got a new program that can turn your energy-sucking clunker fridge/freezer into $30 bucks of cool cash for summer fun. And the best part is that they'll even pick it up for you!

Did you know that older refrigerator or freezer can run up your utility bill by an average of $100 a year.

Here's what the Idaho Power website says...

With See Ya Later Refrigerator, Idaho Power will pay you $30 to remove your old unit. Our program partner, JACO Environmental, will pick up the unit for free from your home. Up to 95 percent of components are reused or recycled, keeping them out of the landfill and the environment.

Who Is Eligible?See Ya Later Refrigerator is offered to Idaho Power residential customers. The refrigerator or stand alone freezer must be in working condition and must be plugged in at time of pickup.Based on inside measurements, units a minimum of 10 cubic feet and maximum of 30 cubic feet qualify. Please make sure the unit is empty at time of pickup and designate a clear access path.