Pub. 5 2015 Issue 3

17 MINING FOCUS VERNAL MINE What does it mean to be sustainable? For us, it means being resourceful in tak- ing care of earth ’ s resources. It means conserving energy. It means helping na- ture be more productive, efficient, and healthy. It means Bringing Earth ’ s Re- sources to Life in a responsible manner. Being sustainable isn ’ t just about doing the right things in life. It ’ s about life itself. Discover more at www.simplot.com © 2015 J.R. Simplot Company. VERNAL MINE What does it mean to be sustainable? For us, it means being resourceful in tak- ing care of earth ’ s resources. It means conserving energy. It means helping na- ture be more productive, efficient, and healthy. It means Bringing Earth ’ s Re- sources to Life in a responsible manner. Being sustainable isn ’ t just about doing the right things in life. It ’ s about life itself. Discover more at www.simplot.com © 2015 J.R. Simplot Company. Jake Gabaldon , Welder (left) Van Beckstrom , Risk & Insurance Analyst (right) People Power Since 1986 , the Intermountain Power Project has been generating a lot more than electricity. It has generated opportunity for the people of central Utah. From the coal fields to the plant site, hundreds of Utah families have benefitted from a project that provides good-paying, stable jobs. Add to that over a half billion dollars in taxes and contributions to Utah communities and you have an anchor for the central Utah economy. Electric power to light the American West. Economic power for the people of our hometowns. We are the Intermountain Power Agency. www.ipautah.com