 | Using biodiesel or ethanol
reason 100 percent of the construction phase of our latest project has been done with biodiesel. All of the work trucks, generator, fork-lift and tractors run on biodiesel produced in Montana from Montana grown grains. |
 | Reducing paper use
reason We would rather use email and the phone then a fax. |
 | Employee benefits program
reason We offer full health coverage for employees through a health savings plan. |
 | Paying living wages to employees
reason Entry level positions start above $10/hr |
 | Recycling program
reason Wood scraps from projects are given away for firewood, we also recycle metal scraps. |
 | Conserving energy
reason We are a Northwest Energy Star Homes approved contractor. |
 | Donating to non-profits
reason Donate to the U.S. Green Building Council and MSUB's Zero Energy House, International Ground Source Heat Pump association, SACK's of Bozeman and Sacks of Belgrade that benefit the HELP Center which is Central Montana Social Agency helping , Montana Renewable Energy Alternative Resource organization-AERO |
 | Promoting Renewable Energy Sources
reason We install solar systems and geothermal ground source heat pumps.
We use 3000 gallons of Biodesiel. Its a burn mixed- B-20, 80% diesel on all work trucks. |
 | Resource monitoring
reason On the solar panels, there is a monitoring system that gathers the energy usage being generated. That information is then sent and stored on an universal website.
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 | Recycled promotional products
reason We use 100% recycled paper. |
 | Employee educational subsidies
reason We train and educate our employees on ground source heat, Northwestern Energy star program, HERS rater program, and many safety training topics. |
 | Using local raw materials
reason As a part of our LEED certification, we source products from locations within a 500 mile radius, including earl fisher bio-fuels and limber from Havre. |
| Recycling program
reason We recycle paper, cans, plastic, cardboard, metal scraps and wood scraps from projects are given away for firewood. |
