By: Kevin Bradshaw, IEF Advisory Council Member The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Open House on Feb. 29 was a demonstration of how the public process to determine the future of a project like Lava Ridge works. The open house showed how the BLM engages… Read More »BLM Considers Changing the Process for Proposing Clean Energy Projects at Open House on Lava Ridge
TWIN FALLS (March 3, 2023) – Today, Idaho Energy Freedom’s Advisory Council took a position in support of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in the Magic Valley, deferring to the expertise of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to select the alternative best suited for the… Read More »Idaho Energy Freedom Issues Statement in Support of Lava Ridge Wind Project
The proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project has been sited in an area of Lincoln, Minidoka, and Jerome counties, about 25 miles northeast of Twin Falls. This area is home to many passionate Idahoans who care deeply about their environment, and it’s home to a few… Read More »Lava Ridge proposal is outside of important greater sage-grouse habitat
Last week, Idaho Energy Freedom’s Advisory Council heard from Magic Valley Energy regarding the draft EIS on the Lava Ridge Wind Project. Our council members are studying the document and listening to all perspectives with an open mind. We suggest you do the same before… Read More »Analyzing Grazing Impacts in Lava Ridge Draft EIS
Did you know that the first reactor to make useable amounts of electricity from nuclear energy anywhere in the world is right here in Idaho? The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a huge part of history and you can still visit the site to see… Read More »Idaho Energy Freedom Advisory Council’s Virtual Tour of Idaho National Laboratory Leaves Council in Awe, Inspired
The message is clear: Engage with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), get the information needed to provide effective comment and submit your comment during the public comment period for the Lava Ridge Wind Project. “We want you to efficiently get the information you need… Read More »BLM Hosts Public Orientation Meeting for Lava Ridge Wind Project Draft EIS
The recently released draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Lava Ridge Wind Project is generating a lot of interest for residents of the Magic Valley and surrounding areas, so now is a good time to review how environmental analyses and decisions come about to… Read More »EIS Public Comments are an Essential Part of the Process
Idaho Energy Freedom hosted its inaugural Education Day at the Idaho State Capitol Building on Jan. 18, 2023. Over several hours, a steady stream of people visited the second floor rotunda, asking questions about our mission and clean energy, including legislators and Lt. Gov. Scott… Read More »Idaho Energy Freedom Education Day at the Capitol Was a Successful Way to Start 2023
Let the public EIS process play out. Be wary of people and groups who form opinions before they’ve seen all the facts. The draft EIS statement on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project was released on January 20, 2023 and immediately folks began playing Chicken… Read More »Analysis: Countering Misinformation About the Lava Ridge Wind Project
Micron, one of Idaho’s largest employers, recently reported that it is on track to reach net-zero emissions from its operations and purchased energy by 2050. The semiconductor manufacturing company also revealed it aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030. The winner of… Read More »Micron Vows to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050