Idaho Power presented the Twin Falls School District with a $100,000.00 check for incorporating energy efficient features into the construction of Canyon Ridge High School. The Twin Falls School District worked closely with Idaho Power to determine the best measures they could take to ensure savings, such as:
· Daylight photo controls
· Occupancy sensors
· Efficient A/C units
· Reflective roof treatments
· Energy management control
· Demand controlled ventilation
Idaho Power estimates that the energy saving upgrades will reduce the Twin Falls School District energy costs by about $42,710 in electric bills per year. This equates to an approximate savings of 854,199 kilowatt-hours per year, which is enough electricity to power 65 average-sized Idaho homes for one year.
These measures qualified the Twin Falls School District for incentives from Idaho Power’s Building Efficiency Program, an incentive program for new construction and major renovations that is designed to encourage energy efficient design and installation by offering cash incentives.
Idaho Power officials stated that the $100,000.00 check represents a down-payment towards the savings the district will see in electric bills every month, and a sizable “Thank You” from Idaho Power for their energy saving efforts.
Superintendent Dobbs thanked Idaho Power and mentioned that the Twin Falls School District is very appreciative of the collaborative relationship they share with Idaho Power, the $100,000.00 check, and the long term saving the district will reap because of the energy efficient measures taken during the construction of the new buildings in our district.
The Twin Falls School District will also receive $1,635.00 for the Harrison multi-purpose room and $3,035 for the Morningside multi-purpose room.
Congratulations to the Twin Falls School District February Employees of the Month! Certified employee of the month is Shari Cowger, vice-principal at Oregon Trail Elementary School. The classified employee of the month is Shawna Cutler, title I paraeducator at Oregon Trail Elementary School. The Twin Falls School District is proud to have these two individuals on their team. (Pictured First: Trustee Young, Trustee King, Shawna Cutler, Superintendent Dobbs; Pictured Second: Shari Cowger)
