Ahead of any energy development project on federal public lands, such as the installation of large-scale solar panels, wind turbines, hydropower plants, geothermal plants or nuclear power plants, the decision on whether or not the project is a fit for the proposed location is largely… Read More »The EIS for Lava Ridge Wind Project: What It Means & How to Engage
“I foresee an even greater opportunity for everyone in renewables, and wind energy has a great future if we’re willing to partner with Mother Nature,” said John Steiner, a Southwest Idaho serial entrepreneur, agriculturist, and wind developer. Steiner is one of the members of Idaho… Read More »From Ag to Pies to Wind, John Steiner Opines on the Importance of Clean Energy
Eli Bowles is Assistant Professor of Renewable Energy & Industrial Systems Technology in the Trades and Industry Department at the College of Southern Idaho and works in sales for EGT Solar. He’s worked in clean energy for over a decade and before that, was an… Read More »College professor lives his passion for clean energy, keeps eyes on a more sustainable future
Longtime energy attorney Peter Richardson chairs new group Idaho Energy Freedom has announced a new advisory council made up of clean power advocates from around the state. The new organization, chaired by longtime energy attorney Peter Richardson, will host an education day at the Idaho… Read More »Idaho Energy Freedom Announces Advisory Council, Plans for Statehouse Event
Pretty much everyone in Idaho has heard about the 100% clean energy goal of our primary energy provider, Idaho Power, which serves over 600,000 customers. In order to achieve this goal by 2045, Idaho Power needs to secure the transmission lines necessary to support Idaho’s… Read More »Take Action to Support the Boardman to Hemingway Clean Energy Superhighway
A solar project south of Twin Falls near Rogerson along Highway 93 is expected to be completed before summer peak season. The 120-megawatt solar project will be the largest solar facility in the state and called Jackpot Solar, according to Duke Energy. The solar energy… Read More »Jackpot Solar Benefits Our Community
Many people don’t realize that turbine blade generators are disposable in municipal solid waste landfills. That’s according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which allows blades generators in solid waste landfill under Subtitle D regulations. End-of-life turbines are constructed of highly recyclable materials… Read More »The Facts Behind Wind Turbine Blade Disposal
Chantel Greene spoke about efforts during Boise Entrepreneur Week The Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) tribe is invested in the future of clean energy in Idaho, believing it can serve the economic and power needs of their sovereign nation. Nimiipuu Energy, a tribally-owned energy company, is working… Read More »Nez Perce Tribe Invested in Solar Energy’s Success
Idaho Power, rPlus, Clenera, Starsight see opportunities everywhere On Oct. 26, during Boise Entrepreneur Week, Adam Richens, Idaho Power’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, gave a TEDx style talk on the future of energy in Idaho. Using his teen daughter as an example,… Read More »Idaho’s Energy Future is Clean & Growing Fast
Since launching as a nonprofit organization last month, Idaho Energy Freedom assembled an advisory council of community leaders and is curating factual energy news and information to provide context around our state’s energy economy to educate the public. As the demand for energy options of… Read More »Idaho Energy Freedom aims to add facts, context to conversation on state’s energy development