by Snake River Alliance | May 10, 2018 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC, Solarize The Valley
While the Alliance and many solar advocates voiced disappointment with yesterday’s ruling allowing Idaho Power to create a new customer class, there is still strong consumer interest in affordable solar in Idaho. “The Idaho Public Utilities Commission clearly...
by Snake River Alliance | Apr 12, 2018 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC, Idaho Energy Updates
Hundreds Testified for Solar Power. Alliance members had to crowd in to support net metering, rooftop solar and distributed energy. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission held hearings on a proposal to change rate structures for people with rooftop solar energy, wind...
by Snake River Alliance | Mar 5, 2018 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC
Send your solar comments now! By March 9, send comments in support of solar net energy metering to: http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/casecomment.aspx on Idaho Power’s case IPC-E-17-13. For suggestions on what to say to the IPUC click here. Pocatello hearing:...
by Snake River Alliance | Dec 22, 2017 | Clean Energy Program, Electric Utilities & PUC, Idaho Energy Updates
Today, the Snake River Alliance and the Northwest Energy Coalition filed testimony against Idaho Power’s proposal to change our solar net metering program. The Alliance’s technical witness in front of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission is Amanda Levin, Energy and...
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...