County vote would tee up $160k grant bid for Powderhorn Park LED ballfield lights
Teton County commissioners are set to approve a grant application seeking $160,000 for Powderhorn Park ballfield LED lighting, paired with a planned $50,000 match from the Energy Mitigation Fund, as part of a $210,000 retrofit aimed at cutting energy use and light trespass.
Teton County commissioners are set to vote Monday on submitting a grant application for $160,000 to replace Powderhorn Park’s ballfield lights with dark-sky friendly LEDs, with the county planning to come back later for approval to use a $50,000 Energy Mitigation Fund match if the grant is awarded grant packet.
The application describes a $210,000 retrofit that would swap six 2010-era metal halide fixtures for shielded LEDs. Staff say the upgrade would cut the field’s connected load from 69.7 kilowatts to 19.5 kilowatts, a 72% reduction, and reduce light spilling into Midtown homes, especially in winter when snow reflects glare Powderhorn Park LED packet.
Background
Teton County seeks $160,000 from ECW and $50,000 in matching funds for a $210,000 Powderhorn Park Ballfield LED lighting project, with a grant decision expected October 28, 2026.
Latest: 2026-10-28 — Expected decision date for Community Energy Reduction Fund grant award for Powderhorn Park Ballfield LED lighting project.
curated as of 2026-08-24
Teton County seeks a $38,812 grant (plus $7,400 match) for a BESS feasibility study to cut peak energy demand, emissions, and costs at major facilities, with board consideration set for August 24, 2026.
Latest: 2026-08-24 — Board of County Commissioners scheduled to consider grant application for BESS Feasibility Study, requesting $38,812 from the Community Energy Leverage Fund with a $7,400 local match, for a total budget of $46,212.
curated as of 2026-08-22
Owner Change Order #1 for the Justice Center snow melt system failed 2-3; Macker and Newcomb supported it for its safety, reliability, and environmental benefits, but the motion did not pass.
Latest: 2026-05-11 — Commissioners voted 2-3 against Owner Change Order #1 for the Justice Center snow melt project. Macker and Newcomb voted in favor, citing staff recommendations for safety, reliability, and environmental benefits. The motion failed, so the change order was not approved.
curated as of 2026-06-16