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
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