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Each of the five workshops will be held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the downtown Boise Public Library. Attend individual workshops for information on specific topics or attend all five workshops for a comprehensive outlook on energy solutions for your home. Download the registration form. You'll need the latest version of  Adobe Reader.

October 2 – 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.
 
Presenters: Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg (Boise Director, Integrated Design Lab), Byron Defenbach (Market Products and Services Manager, Intermountain Gas Company), John Gardner (Associate Vice President for Energy Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability, BSU), Jim Miller (Senior Vice President Power Supply, Idaho Power)

October 9 – 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.

Presenters: Jim Mihan (Beck & Baird Landscape Architects), Brian Jorgensen (City of Boise), Wayne Olson (Idaho Power), Stephanie Raddatz (United Water), Leonard Herr (Department of Environmental Quality), Lindsay Schramm (Sustainable Growth)

October 16 – 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. 

Presenters: Jennie Rylee (Foothills Learning Center), Tonja Phetmisay (Idaho Power)

October 30 – 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.

Presenters: Sharon Patterson (Om Your Home), Josh Bogle (Green Remodeling)

November 6 – 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: Sheri McKibben (McKibben + Cooper Architects) and Chuck Miller (Chuck Miller Construction)

For more information or to register for classes: www.idahopower.com/eeclasses or 388-6075.

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