by Snake River Alliance | Dec 13, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Solarize The Valley
Boise, — One hundred and nine families in southern Idaho have installed rooftop solar panels in the last 18 months through the Solarize the Valley program. This is one sign that interest in solar energy is growing quickly in the Gem State. Another is that...
by Snake River Alliance | Oct 25, 2017 | Clean Energy Program
Update – Oct 25, 2017 The Snake River Alliance is starting NEM NEWS — a periodic online newsletter for people concerned about the future of Net Energy Metering in Idaho. This is the first email to go out to the NEM NEWS list. We hope you will send us information...
by Snake River Alliance | Sep 21, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Press Releases
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Staff, Idaho Power and all intervening parties (including the Snake River Alliance) have agreed to a hearing schedule on Idaho Power’s requested changes to the net metering program. This agreement will be submitted to the Idaho...
by Snake River Alliance | Sep 13, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC
“Net Metering” helps keep rooftop solar affordable. Idaho has strong rules allowing customers to go solar without installing batteries or more expensive “off grid” systems. Net metering customers pay a minimum of $5 a month to stay on the grid. They receive full...
by Snake River Alliance | Sep 5, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC, Idaho Energy Updates
The Snake River Alliance took action today to protect the future of rooftop solar in Idaho. The Alliance intervened in an Idaho Power request to change the net metering program for people who generate green energy at home. Although this first proposal would not change...
by Snake River Alliance | Jul 19, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC, Solarize The Valley
While “net neutrality” has been in the public mind for years, the fight for “grid neutrality” has just begun. Across America, and potentially in Idaho, home and business owners who invest in clean energy face the prospect of discriminatory fees to access the power...
