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 | 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 | Nov 14, 2017 | Nuclear
We can help protect Idaho if we all speak out. Talk with your friends and family about the nuclear threats facing Idaho. Tell them public pressure can stop bad ideas and can protect Idaho’s shield against more nuclear contamination. Contact public officials and tell...
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 | Aug 25, 2017 | Alliance Publications
The Snake River Alliance members, board, and staff are deeply saddened by the passing of former Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus. He was a friend, a leader, an ally and inspiration. I first met Governor Andrus in 1984 shortly after the death of Senator Frank Church. Our...
by Snake River Alliance | Aug 16, 2017 | Nuclear, Spent Nuclear Fuel
On August 11, 2017, the Los Angeles Times revealed that, without significant reform, the Department of Energy (DOE) will miss its 2035 deadline for getting all its spent fuel out of Idaho. The LA Times article is based on a report by Edwin Lyman of the Union of...
by Snake River Alliance | Aug 8, 2017 | Nuclear
The new baseball caps at the Snake River Alliance say “Nuclear Waste is Not Your Friend.” But here it comes again — knocking at your door like a bad date from high school. The Department of Energy is asking Idaho to accept high-level waste from the Byron nuclear...
