SnapPower releases new light switch

SnapPower announced Tuesday the release of its newest night-light product, the SwitchLight. The SnapPower SwitchLight is a sleek LED night-light built into a light switch cover. It easily installs over an existing light switch and can be ordered to match a home’s décor.

The SwitchLight’s light sensor automatically turns the nightlight LEDs on and off according to brightness of the home, but also comes with an adjustable switch for manual control. The product is different than SnapPower’s previous outlet covers because this one is higher up on the wall, and won’t get blocked by furniture. It also can function as a guidelight to the light switch.

SnapPower, located in Vineyard, is running a Kickstarter campaign for the SwitchLight, and already has raised more than $150,000 from more than 3,500 backers.

New Chipotle location to open in Lehi on Friday

The newest Chipotle Mexican Grill will open Friday in Lehi at 3601 North Digital Dr., Suite 202, Lehi. The new store is the 10th Utah location, and will be 2,200 square feet. There are more than 2,000 Chipotle stores nationwide.

The Lehi Chipotle will be managed by Alheli Chavez, and is still looking to fill 23 crew member positions. More information is available at careers.chipotle.com.

Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index rises again

After falling 0.2 percent in December, the Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index bounced back last month, rising 0.7 percent in January. The Wasatch Front CPI has risen 2.6 percent since this same time last year. The national Consumer Price Index rose 0.6 percent from December to January and has grown 2.5 percent over the last year.

The month-over-month increase in Utah’s overall CPI was driven by higher prices for housing and transportation. These two categories account for a collective 54 percent of the average Utah consumer’s expenditures, resulting in a significant influence on the overall Utah CPI. Transportation prices increased 1.7 percent as prices for gasoline, vehicles, and airfares rose. Housing prices increased 1.0 percent as hotel, motel, and apartment rental rates rose.

“Homes in Utah continue to be demonstrate their value as investments,” said Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president and CEO. “As Utah continues to attract newcomers looking for a great place to live and access to a thriving job market, our economy benefits.”

The rise in Utah’s overall CPI was also driven by higher prices in the following categories:

• Prices for food at home increased 0.5 percent this month as tomatoes, pears, and bell peppers increased in price.

• Clothing prices increased 0.5 percent as prices for men’s and women’s apparel rose.

• Education and communication prices increased 0.4 percent as fees for some elementary and high schools increased.

• Price increases for some nonprescription drugs and medical supplies caused medical care prices to rise 0.2 percent.

Utah’s price increases were slightly offset by lower prices in the following sectors:

• Utilities prices decreased 1.2 percent, more than any other sector, as propane prices and rates for some garbage collection services declined.

• Recreation prices decreased 0.1 percent as some entertainment venues lowered ticket prices, and as prices for pets and pet products declined.

“Gasoline prices in Utah rose more than 25 percent through 2016, driven by oil prices, which rose through most of the year,” said Randy Shumway, chairman and partner at Cicero Group. “Although consumers may pay a little more at the pump, oil and gas prices are more sustainable than they were last year, giving a healthy lift to America’s energy industries.”