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Show KZMU: Moabs 100 percent by Jeannine Wait contributing writer KZMU began as an idea talked about in peoples living rooms, born in and of the community. In 1992, with 100 mighty watts generated in Moab Valley, the first broadcasts made Moab as RadioActive as the long gone uranium boom. The station has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the decrepit trailer donated by Canyonlands National Park. The old trailer had no heat or bathroom and early morning D.J.s dreaded the freezing trip out to the Merry Loo made inevitable by drinking numerous cups of coffee trying to get warm. At least the veterans of Learn more about Blue Sky Utah Power launched in renewable Blue Sky in 2000 to give customers a choice in how their energy is produced, and to allow them a part in creating demand for renewable energy resources. The program provides Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, California and Washing- ton customers the opportunity to buy Energy is a organization committo a ted sustainable energy future through the use of renewable energy sources and energy non-prof- it efficiency technologies. The Utah Wind Power Campaign, a core project of Utah Clean Enmarergy is a community-basedrives mar that keting strategy d wind-powere- Thursday, October 7, 2004 community radio station d rupted by any commercials. Current station manager Jeff Flanders started KZMU on its path to wind power by first buying small amounts of blocks of hours Blue the Sky program through offered by Utah Power. By a year ago the station was 100 percent wind powered. Some might say that it reached that goal long ago with all the hot air generated the old trailer days had the same fabulous view that they now enjoy from the huge picture window in the comfort of the modem, heated, computer equipped and tech savvy teer D.J.s playing whatever music programming they choose from an incredible selection of music, uninter ments, in addition to their regular monthly electric bill, for $1.95 per block. Blue Sky ranks in the U.S. Department of Energys top five utility green pricing programs in customer participation and amount of green Moab can be First in the Nation power sold. ket demand clean energy from the ground up. Utah Clean Energy works in partnership with Utah Power and encourages everyone to take advantage of the clean power choice provided by the Blue Sky program. For more information call (801) 673-715- or 6 by Oct. 15th... First in the Nation visit www.utahcleanenergy.org. Internet EPA Green Power Community Steering Committee but, only with your help! Mavor Dave S tknson Moab I tab Dear Neighbor, Last year, Moab received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Green Power Leadership award for our outstanding residential and business participation in the Utah Power Blue Sky wind power program. By achieving this recognition we, that clean air is important to our quality of life. Wind power is a viable energy source that offers us a Making a meaningful difference through its Blue Sky program in by becoming a Blue Sky wind power consumer is simple and affordable! Wind power is sold by Utah Power 100 kilowatt-hou- the mail. as a sign-u- p new Blue Sky member! Sign up for wind power through Utah Powers Blue Sky program by October 15, 2004 and receive the following discounts and free merchandise from local businesses: block 1 2 blocks $1.95lmonth 20 percent discount from Arches . - ' free latte or gallon of milk from Computer Repair & Upgrades Network Installations Support On Site & In Shop Service 1 00 Service Guarantee caffeine-fre- e drink of same value) $11.70lmonth Everything above, plus the satisfacfron of knowing your home is 1 00 wind Yes, enroll me in Blue Sky! I want to participate in making Moab Our goal is to meet the First in I understand that Utah Power the Nation designation by 0cL15, 2004, and to celebrate with folks the additional, from the EPA, Utah Power, the understand that Department of Energy, and Mayor Dave at the Moab Folk is voluntary and that 1 Sky, call will my actual energy I First in the Nation. make a renewable energy purchase on my behalf. fixed charge of $1 .95 per 1 00 use will be kilowatt-hou- r block 100 kwh ($1.95month) billed at the regular service rate, that 2 blocks 200 kwh ($3.90month) 6 blocks 600 kwh ($1 1 .70month) Account Name , Address 1. State City Zip Daytime phone number or visit www.utahpower.netbluesky. Date Signature Mail To: Utah Power Blue Sky, P0 I agree to pay block on my monthly electric can cancel my enrollment at any time. 3 blocks 300 kwh ($5.85month) Fest (www.moabfolkfestival.com) in November. For more informa- For more information on Blue 121E.100 s. 6 blocks powered! call Mayor Dave at Blue Sl(y from the Moab Folk Festival and Utah PowerlBlue Sky This offer ends October 1 5, 2004. A redemption letter will be mailed to you by Utah Power upon receipt of your Blue Skv enrollment. Show this letter to the participating businesses to receive your premiums. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! The First in the Nation' Local Steering Committee: The Synergy Company, Arches Book Company, Daves Corner Market The Moab Folk Festival, Main Street Music & Video, Canyon Voyages Adventure Company Eklecticafe, Footprints Inc., and the Moab Area Economic Development Office. tion about First in the Nation 259-438- 4 irt A free coffee from Eklecticafe U.S. PRINTS $5.85lmonth 'The Synergy Company (or every repair we make... so you don't have to. or more blocks Everything in the 1& 2 block columns, plus a free 100 recycled materials Adventure Company A free bottle of Pure Radiance C from MusicS Video A 3 $3.90lmonth Everything in the 1 block column, plus A par of Chums from Canyon Voyages Book Company on next purchase 2 free video rentals from Main Street At Footprints, we take every job seriously, whether it's a computer upgrade or network meltdown. We keep a history on wind powered partner it in appreciation for your participation in the First in the Nation Moab community initiative You can either increase your current enrollment, or ...and little jobs 100 uses blocks. Each block costs an additional $1.95 per month. An average Moab household r For Bigs Jobs... Call Footprints goal, we need 880 more blocks. of our energy from wind power to reach our 3 Daves Corner Market 5 the nation! in the equivalent of six blocks per month. Your purchase of one block of wind power each month for a year prevents the release of one ton of block brings our goal carbon dioxide as much as your car makes when driven 2,500 miles! Purchase as many blocks as you like-e- ach In I choice to power our homes e pollution-fre- opportunity to make another statement and gain Moab national recognition as the EPAs FIRST Green Power Community closer! Simply fill out the enrollment form below and drop Canyonlands Natural History AssociationMIC: SUPPORTING WIND POWER! as a community, have stated and businesses while protecting the natural environment that is the basis for Moabs economy and lifestyles. This year, we have the Currently, Moab receives about 2 powered by Blue Sky at 1 sponsible for KZMUs finances and for keeping a balanced budget. Although wind power results in a higher power bill for KZMU, he feels it is a choice that the donating and supportive listening audience approves of and said, When the consumer is given choices, we can drive change. 100-kilow- building with indoor bathroom that was completed in 1999. There now are over 70 volun- KZMU is located high atop Rocky Road off Spanish Valley Drive. All locals and visitors are invited to visit the station. To get a feel for Moab, please tune in and listen anytime at 89.7 or 106.1 FM or listen from anywhere at www.kzmu.org. KZMU is proud to be 100 percent commercial free, 100 percent wind powered and 100 percent involved in the community of Moab, Utah. Jeff and the 70 plus D.J.s. station manager, Jeff is re- energy Free Wireless r by As block incre- About Utah Clean Energy for Clean Utah feMtttm J&l ue Jgfog tEfre Page C3 Box 400, Portland, OR 97207 bill. I also my participation |