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Page 11, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1992, News Putting money on main street Efficient energy use comple- ments rather than conflicts with economic development, says the president of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a resources research and education centre. Hunter Lovins, keynote speaker at the Energy Expo '92 conference, said energy conser- vation can benefit both con- sumers and the utilities that serve them. She gave the example of Osage, a small town in Iowa, which 10 years ago turned a looming electrical shortage to its advantage. "The town decided it couldn't afford to build another power plant, so the local utility did things that weren't particu- larly new," said Lovins. "These were things like helping people get more efficient appliances and insulating--stuffing up the cracks in houses." Lovins said the program resulted in average household savings of $1,000 a year. And the drop in costs for utility pro- duced three rate cuts, enough to attract two new factories. Lovins said the utility paid off its debt and built up a healthy cash surplus--"quite in contrast to the way a number of utilities run their affairs." "That's exactly what eco- nomic development's all about." Lovins concluded. "Putting money into peoples' pockets so they can spend it on Main Street and making a more attractive climate for business." Re © Would you like to learn Lovins said such programs work even better on a bigger scale. She noted utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric plans no new thermal generating capacity. The institute president said the world has little choice other than conservation of resources and careful energy manage- ment. She said Beyond the Limits, a sequel to the 1970s study The Limits to Growth which projected massive resource depletion and environ- mental chaos, makes even worse predictions. "Backing down from beyond the limits to growth need not mean great sacrifices in quality of life," said Lovins. "A resource-efficient home can be a much more comfortable home. A super-efficient car can be a safer car." The Rocky Mountain Institute certainly practices what it preaches. Although the institute houses 35 researchers and writers, Lovins said use of active and passive solar systems and "Canadian-developed" super- efficient insulation and ventila- tion control keeps its monthly energy bill to a mere $50. Lovins is critical of the North America's energy establish- ment. She said the development renewable energy has been retarded by massive subsidiza- tion of conventional systems and fossil fuels. Help for the cross-country ski club From left: Terrace Bay Rec Coordinator Dean Main, Cross Country Ski Club Vice President Darcy Furlonger, President Peter Reeves and Recreation Consultant the Rec Centre. NEWS & VISA Cooperate for your convenience You may now Place a Classified or simple Display Ad by telephone. SALUT Lindsay Kislock. The Club obtained its new trail groomer through the help of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and knit, or maybe you're having troubles finishing the Renew your subscription or buy a new subscription for yourself or a friend. Pay your bill, order business cards or stationery or complete any other transaction with us. Simply by calling $25-3747 , garment you've started. 5 RAINBOW CRAFTS & SUPPLIES is of fering a knitting course g& Instructor: Bee St. Louis sx Cost: $18 ( supplies extra) Course is running from Nov. 18 to Dec. 9. 'Also Offering Crosstitch Course Instructor: Susan Wiseman =, Cost: $20 ( supplies extra ) ss. Course is running from Nov. 10 to Dec.1. and charging it to your List of supplies for these courses @& are available at Rainbow Crafts < & Supplics or call 825-9503. VISA ae ST Fest Oy po hm go SS RIL ts The News and Visa working together for your convenience. Linda Falzetta is pleased to announce that she will be the operator of the High School Luncheon Service (Terrace Bay Campus) effective immediately.