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Chobani Expands Manufacturing Plant in Twin Falls, Idaho By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
of smart glass putting transparency and sunlight at the center of its design,” according to a Chobani press release. The smart glass will greatly enhance natural light while regulating internal temperatures and reducing the use of heating and air conditioning, driving a 20-percent reduction in energy consumption. An expansive skylight at the center of the building will reduce lighting needs from the environmentally-conscious all-LED lighting system, while 30,000-sq.-ft. of “smart roofing” will reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption. All products are local. “Committed to creating jobs and economic opportunity where it operates, Chobani hired local architects and engineers to design this facility and brought on local contractors and workers to build it.” Chobani also is dedicated to using as much recycled material as possible, as well as recyInspired by the nature of the Magic Valley setting, the 70,000-sq.-ft. center rep- cling 100 percent of construction waste.
When Chobani set out to expand its yogurt manufacturing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, they did so with the plan of making it as sustainable as possible. Now, roughly midway through the construction project, they’ve found they’ve exceeded even their own expectations. “We spent a lot of time to make sure we had LEED certification,” said Hugh Roddy, vicepresident of global engineering and project management. “We were originally shooting for silver, and now we’re going for LEED gold at this facility. I would phrase sustainability as a mission. Sustainability goes in line with our products. We’re here to develop nutritious natural projects. If we didn’t follow with sustainability mindset, we’d be failing ourselves and the people in our community.” Inspired by the nature of the Magic Valley setting, the 70,000-sq.-ft. center represents the future of U.S. manufacturing, with some 11,000-sq.-ft. resents the future of U.S. manufacturing.
Rep. Defazio Announces Increase in Funding for Oregon’s Small Ports June 11, Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR4) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will allocate nearly $15 million this year towards operations and maintenance projects at small ports along Oregon’s south coast. “Our ports along the Oregon coast are the lifeblood of coastal communities, and our coastal infrastructure supports communities all throughout the state,” said Rep. DeFazio. “These critical investments will boost safety for our recreational and commercial fishing fleet, as well as create and sustain thousands of jobs tied to cargo,
recreation, industrial, commercial and other activity at Oregon’s ports. I applaud the Corps for including this essential funding in their Work Plan.” In April, DeFazio spearheaded a letter sent to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James urging the Administration to fund critical navigation needs of Oregon’s small coastal ports, above the President’s budget request to Congress. The President’s budget request included only $9.4 million for ports on Oregon’s south coast. An additional $5.6 million was included in the Corps’ Fiscal Year 2018 Work Plan. In total, the Work Plan designated nearly $15 million for see FUNDING page 9
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Letter sent by Re p. DeFazio, Sen. Wyden, Sen Merkley, Rep. Blum enauer, Rep. Schra der and Rep. Bonamici concerning funding for Oregon port projects.
The Honorable R.D. James Assistant Secretary of the Army – Civil Works Department of the Arm 108 Army Pentagon y Washington, D.C. 20310-0108 Dear Assistant Secre ta We are writing to re ry James: qu est that, as you deve op the Fiscal Year l2018 (FY18) work plan for the U.S. Army Corp s of Engineers (Cor ps) Works program, yo u include critical op Civil eration and maintenance funding for Corps projects in the State of Orego n. Fu is absolutely necess nding for these projects ar and to support econ y to ensure public safety omic development activities in our State. see LETTER page 9