Project update: Energy ‘net zero’ home 
POSTED: Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM PTBY: Brad Carlson
Tags: Energy Efficiency, home building, solar energy
Idaho’s second verified “net zero” home produces as much energy as it consumes, said Scott Flynn, whose Flynner Building Co. built it. The 1,850-square-foot home with southern exposure has 800 square feet of solar panels, a double-studded exterior wall system, high-efficiency windows, a solar thermal hot water system and a specialized heat pump. Long eaves, [...]
A one-stop-shop for renewable projects
POSTED: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 08:23 AM PTBY: Sean Olson
Tags: CSI, Energy Efficiency, Idaho Power, renewable energy, Site Based Energy
A new Boise company is pitching itself as a one-stop-shop to shepherd its clients through all aspects of a major energy project. Site Based Energy, a year-old company formed with a brain trust of experts on contracting, engineering and government regulation, will help customers through red tape, carry out contracting and manage projects. Paul Conrad, [...]
Going green doesn’t have to cost schools more
POSTED: Friday, November 19, 2010 at 10:13 AM PTBY: Jennifer Gonzalez
Tags: Caldwell School District, Construction, Energy Efficiency
When Caldwell School District Superintendent Roger Quarles took over six years ago, the district needed to rebuild Van Buren and Washington Elementary schools, and upgrade eight buildings. Roughly 100 years old and 60 years old, the elementary schools were crumbling from lack of repairs. In 2007, taxpayers approved a $30 million bond to pay for [...]
