The Treasure Valley’s most well-known development of a brownfield is probably Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, known more commonly as JUMP, which was developed on land that was a notorious eyesore for people driving into Idaho’s most urban city. But what many people may not know… Read More »Idaho’s Bright Future Means Turning Brownfields into Brightfields
In May, Jeremy Kuhre, the Director of Business Development at Clēnera, presented to the Idaho Energy Freedom Advisory Council about his company’s role in developing the state’s solar power resources. Clēnera was one of the organizations that participated in last January’s Education Day at the… Read More »Business Spotlight: Clēnera
Public lands in the American West have long played a pivotal role in the nation’s energy landscape. Over the past 30 years, these lands have witnessed a significant evolution in energy development practices, reflecting both societal demands for energy and growing concerns about environmental conservation.… Read More »Energy Development on Public Lands in the American West Isn’t New: A 30-Year Review
Nate Francisco, the Executive Director and CEO of Southern Idaho Solid Waste, recently presented his innovative approach to waste management and resource recovery to the Idaho Energy Freedom Advisory Council. Francisco, who holds an extensive background in environmental science and a deep understanding of the… Read More »Southern Idaho Solid Waste
The Sun Valley Forum, an annual gathering of influential minds committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable future, recently concluded its latest edition. Members of Idaho Energy Freedom attended and sponsored this remarkable event and gained lots of great insight. The Sun Valley Forum… Read More »Empowering Idaho’s Energy Future: A Wrap-up of the Sun Valley Forum Event
Idaho Energy Freedom is proud to be a sponsor of the 2023 Sun Valley Forum. This year, the forum is titled The Multiplier Effect: Partnering to Accelerate Climate Solutions. The Sun Valley Forum, hosting its eighth annual summit, is a global climate solutions accelerator that… Read More »2023 Sun Valley Forum to Address Climate Solutions through The Multiplier Effect
You may be surprised to learn that Idaho secretly loves efficient, innovative energy, especially if it protects the environment. It’s true! Idaho has a long history of it. We’ve compiled a list of interesting facts that most people may not know about Idaho’s energy landscape,… Read More »Idaho’s got a secret, but it’s not a dirty one
In recent conversations about clean energy development in Idaho, many people — both those who support and oppose green energy — have brought up the question: What do Idaho’s tribal nations think about renewable energy development? We are proud to have Chantel Greene serve as… Read More »Chantel Greene Connects Tribes, Developers to Chart a Sustainable Future for Idaho
Meanwhile, misinformed opposition continues to derail clean energy projects in the Magic Valley Avista, Idaho Power, and PacifiCorp — which operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho — are all planning for increased clean energy demand as evidenced by recent requests for proposals (RFPs). Whether… Read More »Three major utilities serving Idaho announce RFPs for clean energy
April 22 marks Earth Day, and we are celebrating with the release of several videos that were filmed during our Idaho Energy Freedom Education Day at the statehouse earlier this year. We hope that as you watch them, you’ll pause to reflect on why you… Read More »Happy Earth Day from Idaho Energy Freedom