FIRST EASY UPGRADES  COMMERCIAL EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE PRESENTED TO SUN VALLEY

SUN VALLEY, ID….. The Sun Valley Company last week received the first commercial retrofit efficiency incentive through Idaho Power’s new Easy Upgrades program, for installing energy saving lighting at one of its vehicle maintenance facilities.
An incentive of $1,050 was awarded to the company for recently completing a conversion from metal halide lighting to T5 high output fluorescent fixtures. 
“It’s a milestone for our new retrofit program,” said Curt Nichols, Idaho Power program specialist.  “We hope that this will be the first of many incentive payments to our commercial customers for their energy-saving actions through this new program.”
“This is just the beginning of a continuing program to replace all of Sun Valley Resort’s existing lighting to  energy efficient  lighting fixtures,” Jack Sibbach, Director of Marketing , said.
Idaho Power estimates that the new energy-efficient lighting could help reduce the facility’s annual electric bill by nearly $800 per year.
The Easy Upgrades program offers incentives for energy-saving commercial retrofits that reduce the electric load for lighting, cooling, motors, and more in existing buildings. 
Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs may help delay the construction of new power plants and reduce the company’s generation costs during times of peak use. Funding for the incentives is allocated through a monthly customer conservation fee in Idaho. 
More details on Idaho Power’s incentive programs for business and industrial customers can be found on-line at www.idahopower.com/business or by calling Idaho Power at 208-388-2323 or 1-800-488-6151 if you are outside the Treasure Valley.