February 2019

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July 2019

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Idaho Power is offering an energy efficiency incentive for residential new construction projects. The Residential New Construction Pilot Program offers builders a $1,500 incentive to build new energy-efficient, all-electric homes using heat pump technology.

Customers living in energy efficient electric homes will benefit from a safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly living environment. These homes must meet strict requirements that make them at least 20% more energy efficient than homes built to standard state ener-gy code. Residential New Construction Pilot Program homes feature high-per-formance heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, high-ef-ficiency windows, increased insulation values and tighter building shells.

The program is off to a strong start — just ask Tim Nau of Benchmark Devel-opment Company, LLC. Tim is planning to participate in the program to receive incentives for the 10-unit, River Street Loft Condos being built in

downtown Boise. “I chose all-electric for these new units because of my pos-itive experience with heat pump water heaters,” Nau said. “Plus, all-electric construction will be super healthy for the new owners and provide them with a comfortable, safe and quiet place to live.”

Kelly Perryman of Perryman Construc-tion Management recently received incentives for some of the units at the Little Creek Apartments his company is building in Meridian.

“An Idaho Power employee told me about the benefits of all-electric build-ings,” Perryman said. “Once I looked into it, I learned how much easier it was from a constructability standpoint. Plus, the buildings are safer and more energy efficient. Idaho Power’s incentives make it worth it, and I feel good about doing something better for our community.”

To learn more about this program, visit idahopower.com/newhomes.

Idaho Power Introduces Efficiency Incentives for Residential New Construction

Want to stay on top of your summer energy bills? Concentrate on changes that are easy to implement, and tackle the big-ticket items first.

• Use fans to stay cool and cook outdoors when possible.

• Replace your AC’s air filter.

• Adjust your thermostat up or open your windows to cool at night.

• Do full loads of laundry and dishes. Line-dry clothes when possible.

• Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs.

• Set your water heater at 120°F.

Cooling

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FOR SUMMER ENERGY BILLS

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13%

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8%6%

WHAT MATTERS MOST

Kelly Perryman - Perryman Construction Management

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Grilled Carrots with Orange-Ginger Glaze1–1.5 lb. whole carrots¼ cup olive oilJuice of one orange (approx. 3–4 Tbsp)½ medium shallot, minced2 tsp grated ginger root¼ tsp cayenne (optional)Salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

July 2019From The Electric Kitchen

Dietary information:

Calories: 92Fat: 2.6gCarbohydrate: 16.7gProtein: 1.7gSodium: 194mgFiber: 4.3g

Recipes are selected for nutritional value and low energy use in preparation. They are approved by Registered Dietitian Erin Green from the Central District Health Department in Boise.

Wash carrots and trim the greens to leave a ½-inch stem. Halve them lengthwise. For carrots that are extra-wide, consider cutting into quarters lengthwise. Whisk all remaining ingredients in a small dish. Pour over carrots and toss to coat. May marinate overnight in the fridge. When ready to cook, heat grill to medium-high. Place the carrots directly on oiled grates (reserve the marinade) and cook until just beginning to see grill marks, approx. 2 min. Flip and brush with marinade. Cook 2 more minutes. Flip and brush again, cooking 2 more minutes. If carrots are not quite done, repeat flip and brush steps in 2-minute increments until done. Makes 4 servings.

Summer vacations are an annual tradition for many of us. It’s a chance to get away from it all, relax, explore and adventure. The last thing you want to worry about while you’re away is your power bill. Taking a few easy steps before you leave can help you reduce your use (and your bill!) while you’re gone. Here are some steps to take before you leave town for an extended period.

• Turn off your AC or raise the temperature. Remember, if you set your thermostat to 85°F and the temperature outside gets to 95°F, your air conditioner will still provide 10 degrees of cooling for the empty house.

• Install a smart thermostat and you can have your home cool and comfortable just in time for your return. Idaho Power offers a $75 cash incentive to have an approved smart thermostat installed in a qualified, electrically heated home. Visit idahopower.com heatingcooling for details.

• Consolidate refrigerators and freezers. Unplug empty appliances, and leave the doors propped open to keep the insides odor-free.

• Turn off lights and either use energy efficient LEDs along with security timers and motion sensors or smart bulbs (controlled from a cell phone) to create a lived-in look.

• Switch off computers and power strips, and unplug small appliances and electronics. This will cut energy use 24/7 and reduce fire hazards, too.

• Turn your water heater down to the “vacation” or the lowest temperature setting.

The best way to see the impact your vacation had on your energy use is to log in to My Account, which shows how your energy use changes (down to the hour!), how your home compares to homes of similar type and occupancy, how temperatures affect usage and much more. You can even check your energy use while you’re away!

Idaho Power offers a variety of alerts to help you manage your account and get the latest information. You can set an account alert to be notified via text or email when your bill reaches a certain threshold. You set the limit, and we’ll let you know if your next month’s bill is estimated to be more than your pre-selected amount. You can also receive notifications when your bill payment isn’t received on time.

By signing up for outage alerts, you’ll receive a notification when there’s a power outage in your area.

Sign up for alerts by logging into My Account on our website. While you’re there, use My Account’s convenient tools to review how much energy you use (down to the hour!) and learn about ways to save.

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