Energy Efficiency Education
Throughout the year, Idaho Power looks for opportunities to educate our customers about wise and responsible energy use. If you belong to a group that would like to learn more about energy efficiency, please call 208-388-5986 to schedule a presentation.
In the meantime, we invite you to investigate this Web site. Explore a wealth of information about specific steps you can take within your home to keep energy costs in check and increase your comfort year-round.
Energy Efficiency & Green Living Series - Fall 2009
These FREE classes teach you how to save energy and create a healthy, sustainable environment. Classes held in Pocatello, Twin Falls and Boise.
PocatelloClasses are 7 to 9 p.m. at the Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck |
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Cooking Up Savings at Home, Oct. 5 There are a lot of ways you can choose to go green at home, and your kitchen is a great place to start. This workshop is designed to show you easy energy efficient methods to produce meals that can save you energy, time and money. Extension educator, Audrey Liddil, will reintroduce the pressure pot and the slow cooker, acquaint you with the solar oven and inspire you with results from her microwave and Panini grill. You'll leave with household tips and recipes, excited about the healthy meals you can produce efficiently in your own home. Presenter:
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Simple Changes Make Cents, Oct. 12 Energy efficiency experts from Idaho Power will share simple no and low cost energy-saving ideas that can make your home more comfortable year-round. They'll also highlight programs you can participate in that offer incentives that can reduce the cost of efficiency upgrades, make your home more comfortable and energy efficient, and potentially increase the value of your home. Presenters:
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Twin FallsClasses are 7 to 9 p.m. at CSI, Taylor Building, Room #277 |
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Get Your Ducts In a Row, Oct. 6 Are you ready for the heating season? Enjoy an interactive hands-on demonstration of duct sealing, weather-stripping and caulking. You'll learn the true "R" values of insulation and proper ventilation. Join Idaho Power and experts from Hanchey Heating, Air Conditioning & Insulation for practical, easy, how-to ways to make your home "tighter," more efficient and more comfortable. Presenter:
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Cooking Up Savings at Home, Oct. 13 There are a lot of ways you can choose to go green at home, and your kitchen is a great place to start. This workshop is designed to show you easy energy efficient methods to produce meals that can save you energy, time and money. Extension educator, Rhea Lanting, will reintroduce the pressure pot and the slow cooker, acquaint you with the solar oven and inspire you with results from her microwave and Panini grill. You'll leave with household tips and recipes, excited about the healthy meals you can produce efficiently in your own home.
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BoiseClasses are 7 to 9 p.m. at the downtown Boise Public Library |
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Smart Grid 101, Oct. 19 By now, you may have heard the term "smart grid." If you're curious to find out what it means and how it will affect the way power is delivered to your home or business, this class is an opportunity for you to learn from an industry expert. Come learn how new technologies may put more decision-making power in your hands. Presenter:
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Cooking Up Savings at Home, Oct. 26 There are a lot of ways you can choose to go green at home, and your kitchen is a great place to start. This workshop is designed to show you easy energy efficient methods to produce meals that can save you energy, time and money. Extension educator, Linda Gossett, will reintroduce the pressure pot and the slow cooker, acquaint you with the solar oven and inspire you with results from her microwave and Panini grill. You'll leave with household tips and recipes, excited about the healthy meals you can produce efficiently in your own home.
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Confessions of a Green Geek, Nov. 2 There's no better way to learn than by getting the "scoop" from your friends and neighbors. Sharon Patterson of Eco Edge will facilitate an exchange amongst a panel of your friends and neighbors who've chosen to engage in green lifestyles. They'll share their motivations, experiences and lessons-learned with the intent to inspire and challenge you to green your home. Presenters:
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I Hate My Bonus Room, Nov. 9 Is your bonus room a disappointment? Maintaining a comfortable temperature and proper air flow to a room with five exposed surfaces presents unique challenges. Join Idaho Power and Build With Vision's Eric Elliott to take a careful look at the issues and discover solutions to the comfort challenges you face.
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