Idaho Backwoods Solar Electric Systems - 1589 Rapid Lightning Creek Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. 208-263-4290. Call Monday-Friday 8-5 PST. Visiting Hours: M-F 1-4pm. Backwoods Solar Electric Systems specializes in alternatively generated electricity for remote homes where utility lines are not available or not practical to access  (over 1/2 mile distant from the site). When you speak with Backwoods Solar, your questions are personally answered by people using the products in daily life. Electricity generated by sunlight, wind, or flowing water means no pollution, no outages, and no monthly power bills. Backwoods Solar offers FREE custom design service for your alternative energy system as well as FREE after sale technical support. Each employee owns and operates an off-grid home that is powered by the products they sell!Boise Co-op & Flipside Cafe - 888 W. Fort St., Boise, ID 83702. 208-472-4500. Hours: Mon - Sat: 9-9, Sun: 9-8. Check website or call for special holiday hours. Founded in 1973 by a group of 25 to 30 people including their present store manager Ken Kavanagh, membership has grown to over 20,000 with about $15 million in sales each year! The Moscow Food Cooperative - 221 E. 3rd St., Moscow, ID 83843-2205. 208-882-8537. Hours: 7:30am-9pm daily. Members 4,500.

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