by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update June 10, 2010 Boise-based U.S. Geothermal has secured a conditional commitment for a $102 million loan guarantee to develop its Neal Hot Springs power plant west of Boise in Oregon, while Idaho Power is seeking approval of contracts for three more...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 13, 2012 | Clean Energy Program
Amid Oil-Spill Outcry, Senate Preparing to Take Up Energy Bill With a growing sense of urgency thanks in part to public revulsion over the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the U.S. Senate is nearing consideration of a sweeping energy bill that would also curtail...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 7, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update January 15, 2010 The Idaho PUC has accepted an unusual settlement between Idaho Power and several customer groups that sets a moratorium on future rate cases until 2012. Meanwhile, the PUC and the Office of Energy Resources have filed their report...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 7, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update January 27, 2010 Idaho Power and the Public Utilities Commission staff have come to terms on a process to screen energy efficiency measures to ensure they’re doing their jobs and that they’re cost-effective. Meanwhile, 13 lawmakers squeezed into...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 7, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update February 8, 2010 Idaho Power is holding public meetings this week to discuss its latest “Integrated Resource Plan,” which is pending before the Public Utilities Commission. The PUC also has accepted Avista Utilities’ 2009 IRP. And the NW Power and...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 7, 2012 | Clean Energy Program, Idaho Energy Updates
Idaho Energy Update February 17, 2010 A growing number of Idaho cities are taking it on themselves to embrace new energy efficiency and renewable energy resources, sending signals that Idaho’s clean energy movement is percolating from the ground up. Read on for some...