by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Idaho Energy Updates, Nuclear
It was a defining week for energy in Idaho, with the four-year-old proposed nuclear reactor scheme finally meeting its match in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Against the backdrop of that reactor all but disappearing from the Idaho energy scene, Idaho...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update Jan. 14, 2011 Idaho’s electric utilities are turning up the pressure in their attempts to beat back a growing number of proposals for small wind projects seeking to tie into their systems. On the solar side, Idaho has just awarded grants to nine...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update Dec. 6, 2010 Idaho Power wants the Public Utilities Commission to sign off on contracts with six more wind farms in the Mountain Home area, while the PUC also recently approved another 80MW wind contract for a wind farm in eastern Idaho. Meanwhile,...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates, Nuclear
Idaho Energy Update Oct. 7, 2010 Developers of a planned nuclear reactor in Payette County had a tough week, with two investor-oriented news organizations raising questions about the company’s ability to pull off its plan. Meanwhile, Owyhee County’s first big wind...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update Oct. 25, 2010 I: Solar Farm Planned in Owyhee County The Owyhee County Planning & Zoning Commission has set a Nov. 3 hearing to take testimony on a 40 megawatt solar farm proposed by Interconnect Solar Development LLC and Murphy Solar...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update July 7, 2010 A General Electric subsidiary has purchased a majority stake in an 11-project wind farm complex in southern Idaho, finally clearing the way for development of the 122-turbine project. Meanwhile, Idaho Power has asked the PUC to approve...