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Hailey Council Discusses Greener Building Codes PDF Print E-mail

The Hailey City Council will tackle greener building codes at their September 25 meeting IF it appears that the Hailey citizenry wants them to do so.  Read a letter from Elizabeth Jeffrey from Hailey HELP (Hailey Environmental Leadership Program) and then send an email to Mariel Platt on your thoughts. Click through to read the letter>

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Free Energy Efficiency Evaluations for Businesses PDF Print E-mail

The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering no-cost energy efficiency evaluations for our business clients.  If you would like to schedule on on-site visit by trained BSU students, click here to apply.
Your energy evaluation includes a thorough analysis of utility bills and an on-site review. You will receive an Energy Action Plan that

  • Recommends priorities to reduce energy use,
  • Provides calculations for Return on Investment and paybacks, and
  • Identifies incentive programs and other financing.

Make strong energy performance your competitive advantage.

  • A 10 % reduction in energy costs for the average discount retailer can boost net profit margins by as much as 1.55 % and sales per square foot by $25.
  • A 10 % reduction in energy costs for the average limited service restaurant can boost net profit margins by as much as 4 % and sales per square foot by $17.
  • A 30% reduction in energy costs in office buildings yields the same bottom-line benefits as a 3 % increase in rental income, or a 5 % increase in net operating income.
They prefer you apply directly on the SBDC website.
For More Information:  Contact them at (208) 426-1511 or via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
Adopt-a-Highway Clean up Friday June 18th PDF Print E-mail

Please join the Environmental Resource Center on Friday June 18th from 2pm-4pm to clean up our 2 mile stretch of adopted Highway. The ERC’s stretch of highway is along the scenic portion of State HWY 75 milepost 129.2 to 131.2. Which is basically from Highway 75 at Saddle Road to Sage Road.

The ERC has committed to cleaning up this stretch of highway twice a year. We would love any help that we can get. Orange bags and stylish vests will be provided.

By cleaning up the side of the freeway we can keep our drainages and landscape features clear of trash that continues to plague our environment. Let’s do it!

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Valley turns out for Clean Sweep PDF Print E-mail

CLEAN SWEEP 2010 - A success!!!

It was a splendid morning Saturday May 15, when families, friends, and neighbors turned out in quantity to spiff up Bellevue, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Hailey.  Mounds of orange garbage bags were piled at pick-up points waiting for collection by Clear Creek, who  helped sponsor the event by donating their services.

 

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Energy Grants & Loans for Rural Businesses PDF Print E-mail

The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program is giving out grants and loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.  These grants are specifically for rural communities like the Wood River Valley and provide excellent financial support for those small business and agricultural producers looking to reduce their costs and raise their profits.

These grants will cover up to 25% of the cost to make energy efficiency improvements or purchase and install renewable energy systems.  Grants under about $20,000 are strongly encouraged but grants can be as large as $250,000 for efficiency and $500,000 for renewable projects.

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