BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
June 2006

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Redmond High School celebrates the completion of a solar electric power system funded by Puget Sound Energy

More than 100 students, faculty, and staff from Redmond High School attended the school’s celebration of a 1.1 kilowatt solar electric power system on May 3, 2006. The solar project was funded by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and installed with the help of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). The photovoltaic system installation represents PSE’s ongoing efforts to promote the use and awareness of renewable energy technologies. PSE also funded an interactive flash-animated kiosk in the school’s main hallway that is designed to educate the students and faculty about solar electricity generation.

The solar project enhances the school’s well-deserved reputation as a leader in efficiency and sustainable design. The photovoltaic system complements the host of existing conservation measures, such as advanced lighting sensors and ground-source heat pumps, already incorporated into the school.

To view the live data from the photovoltaic system and to see a Flash-animated depiction of how the photovoltaic system works visit: view2.fatspaniel.net/FST/Portal/BurkeElectric/RedmondHS/flash/index.swf.

WATERSHED PROGRAMS
BEF’s Model Watershed Restoration Project Reviewed by Independent Science Team

In May of 2006 BEF submitted its Benewah Creek Model Watershed Restoration project for review by an independent team of watershed and fisheries scientists. Located in northern Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene basin, Benewah Creek is the site of BEF’s latest innovative 10-year watershed restoration investment.

An independent team of Ph.D. scientists routinely reviews each of BEF’s 10-year watershed restoration projects. Regular review of the Benewah Creek project will allow BEF and its partners to continually improve the efficacy of the project and verify that BEF and its partners are on track to restore stream habitat and healthy populations of native trout.

Learn more about BEF’s Watershed Restoration Programs online at www.b-e-f.org/watersheds.

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Stop Global Warming Virtual March

Join BEF in this non-political effort that's bringing Americans together to address global warming. Supported by a wide array of prominent and concerned citizens, the Stop Global Warming Virtual March will move across the United States via the Internet from one town to the next, highlighting the harmful effects of global warming along with practical solutions.

BEF is marching because we believe that it’s within our power to drastically alter the course of destruction caused by climate instability from the use of greenhouse gases. Now is the time to rely on non-polluting energy technologies like solar and wind power for a healthier and sustainable energy future.

We encourage all of our friends to join us in the march at: www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_partner.asp?536214.

For more information about supporting renewable energy visit: www.GreenTagsUSA.org.

GREEN TAG CUSTOMERS
Featured Customer: Mid Valley Market, Odell, Oregon

Mid Valley Market, a family-run grocery store in Odell, Oregon, is now partnering with BEF to use clean, renewable energy. Owners John and Kathie Alley are leading the way towards sustainable energy use with their Green Tag commitment, which offsets 196,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. Their support for renewable energy is just one green element of their businesses; they have also invested in energy efficiency improvements, offer biodiesel at their retail fuel pumps and utilize solar water heating at the attached laundromat. Through the forward-thinking practices of small businesses such as Mid Valley Market, the demand for clean, low impact energy sources keeps growing. 

Thank you to our other new Green Tag supporters:

New Customers
• Green Car Company
• Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon
• The World Company, Inc. - owner of the Lawrence Journal World newspaper
• Wakarusa Festival
• Sunflower Group, Inc.
• Portland Historic Rehabilitation Fund I, LLC (on behalf of the Portland Armory LEED green building project)
• Mid Valley Market
• Sabatini Architects
• Liberty Hall Inc. dba La Prima Tazza
• Southwind Health Collective
• Ashland Cycle Sport
• Yoga Sanctuary
• Ashland Eye Care
• Mark S. Jones Construction
• Fireside Books
• Harmony Gardens
• Helman Elementary School
• Ecofusion
• National Park Service
• Christopher Morgan MD, Inc.
  
  Events
  
• Desert Decadence
• 4th Annual Northwest Biodiesel Forum
• Portland Maine City Hall Earth Week
• City of Ashland Earth Day
• Wedding of Cynthia Cummis & Gary Bacher
• USGBC’s Greening the Heartland
• NRDC’s Day of Discovery
• Wedding of Sanae & Philippe Golle
• 2006 National Association of College Auxiliary Services West Regional Conference hosted by Portland State University

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05.03.06 - Photovoltaic Installation, a First for King County, WA School
05.02.06 - All Things Organic™ Offers Green Travel Option
04.20.06 - Leading Mid-West Newspaper Delivers Green News