Energy Efficiency & Green Living Series
Click the name of any of the following previously held classes for the description of that class:
2009 Classes |
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Cooking Up Savings at Home 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. Presenters:
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Simple Changes Make Cents 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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Get Your Ducts In a Row 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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Smart Grid 101 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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Confessions of a Green Geek 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 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. I Hate My Bonus Room Presentation Presenter:
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2008 Classes |
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No Easy Answers Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep energy flowing to your home? Are you curious about how growth, politics and the economy are currently impacting our energy choices? Come see what options are being weighed by our community energy leaders as they navigate through uncharted waters. Choose to participate by asking questions about energy issues that matter to you or by learning quietly alongside others as we set the stage for our Energy Efficiency Series. Begin the down-to-earth dialogue about taking control of your energy future and start to make a difference now. Natural Gas Pricing
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Growing Assets: Landscaping for Energy Efficiency Are you looking for cost-effective yet eye-pleasing ways to lower your energy bills? Additions to your landscape may be your best long-term investment for reducing heating and cooling costs, while adding character and value to your home and community. In this workshop, local air, water, and landscape experts will show you how to design a safe, attractive landscape that can save 15-50 percent of seasonal energy costs and produce real dividends for the environment. Sustainable Land Care Using LEED Principles
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Simple Changes Make Cents Learn how to adopt new habits at home. Simple changes like composting, recycling, and conserving energy and water not only save money, but make you part of the solution. But don’t stop there. We’ll also talk about how to work in partnerships to bring about change on a larger scale. Simple Changes Make Cents
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Greening Your Home Re-thinking your existing home? Whether you’re planning a major remodel, sprucing up, or just making a few simple green accommodations, this class will provide inspiration and more. Sharon and Josh will show you how to work with nature to reduce your monthly utility costs as well as your impact on the environment. You’ll see case studies on green renovations and get tips on what you can do in your home to make a difference. Greening Your Home
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Build Smart Come see how you can build a new home that is more comfortable, healthy, durable, and uses 30 to 50 percent less energy — at little or no additional cost to you. Achieving these efficiencies requires a holistic approach that begins with design and construction techniques and goes beyond standard industry practice. ENERGY STAR, the National Association of Home Builders Model Green Building Guidelines and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating systems all point to better ways. Learn what building or buying a high-performance home can do for your family and the environment. Presenters:
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2007 Classes |
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Be an ENERGY STAR! Learn simple no/low-cost ways to reduce your energy bills and be more comfortable in your own home! Idaho Power and Intermountain Gas will partner to bring you a fact-filled session with information on the ENERGY STAR® label, appliances, lighting, hot water heaters, Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs and heating tips. |
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Beyond the Green Remodeling or building? Identifying green products and understanding the benefits they provide may be just what you need for your next home improvement project. There’s no better way to be environmentally conscious than to live it every day, right in your own home. Learn how to be a deeper ‘shade of green’. Health, safety, comfort, durability and sustainability. Live greener with presentations by OnPoint Advantage and the Green Foundations Building Center. |
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Get Your Ducts in a Row 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 together with Building Energy for a night of practical, easy, how-to ways to make your home “tighter,” more efficient and more comfortable. |
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One Less Napkin It’s time to learn the four R’s of the environment. Easy how-to ideas to Re-think, Recycle, Reuse and Reduce. Learn ways to reduce your impact through simple behavior changes with guest speakers from the City of Boise and the Department of Environmental Quality. |
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Fact or Fiction There is a lot of talk about wind and solar. Have you ever wanted to know more about the cost, availability and environmental factors? Learn where to buy and what it takes to set up solar panels on your home. Spend your evening with Idaho Power’s alternative energy experts.This is a night you won’t want to miss. |
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