Bertha Fredickson shares a laugh with Mayor Woody McEvers during the ribbon-cutting and dedication of "Sid" The Green Energy Dragon outside the wastewater treatment plant Thursday evening.
April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025 1:08 a.m.
'Sid' burns bright in Coeur d'Alene
Green Energy Dragon celebrated at wastewater treatment plant
According to a city press release, the city’s Wastewater Department and the Arts Commission sought a creative and interactive way to raise awareness about the wastewater treatment process, specifically, the role of biogas. A byproduct of wastewater treatment, biogas is used as a heat source, with any excess safely burned off. The Green Energy Dragon represents that process, incorporating an open flame into its design to symbolize the transformation of waste into energy.