Court weighs housing incentives, temporary worker housing ahead of Juniper Wind project kickoff Commissioners debated whether to commission a new housing study or prioritize incentives and developer outreach; they discussed incentives including up to $20,000 per unit builder grants for fourplexes, zoning R-2 for planned lots, and the need for temporary worker housing tied to the Juniper Wind Power 2B construction project.

Gilliam County is at a crossroads as officials debate how best to tackle housing shortages and support a transient workforce ahead of the Juniper Wind Power 2B project kickoff.

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Gilliam County resident urges small weatherization pilot to cut winter bills for heat‑pump homes A resident urged the court to fund a two‑house weatherization study to measure how insulation and heat‑pump tuning reduce winter electric bills and grid impacts; county staff said they would explore grant and nonprofit funding channels.

A Gilliam County resident is pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program that could not only cut winter energy bills but also reshape how we think about home heating efficiency!

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