by Ava Traverso | Apr 27, 2022 | Clean Energy, Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
As America finally begins to address alternatives to fossil fuels, solar and wind have become a mainstay in energy conversations. Idaho Power has proposed the “Clean Energy Your Way” program, allowing customers to subscribe to receive energy from solar panels that...
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 | Nov 22, 2016 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Developers of Idaho’s second large, utility-scale solar farm recently dedicated the Grand View Solar project, which includes about 340,000 solar panels over 673 acres and will produce enough electricity to power about 17,700 homes. The project was completed in...
by Snake River Alliance | Nov 22, 2016 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
It’s a long way from being a done deal, but Idaho Power has asked the Public Utilities Commission to clear the way for a possible early retirement of a two-unit Nevada coal plant that has outlived its useful and economic life. The early shutdown of the North Valmy...
by Snake River Alliance | Oct 11, 2016 | Clean Energy Program
The dedication of Idaho’s first utility-sized solar power farm south of Boise near Kuna on Sept. 16 marked an energy milestone for Idaho: At 40 megawatts, the solar plant built by DEPCOM Power off of South Cloverdale Road produces enough power for 9,000 homes a year...