Idaho Energy Update, February 3

This month’s Idaho Energy Update covers the State of Idaho’s stance opposing tougher federal emissions standards, the Idaho PUC’s refusal to reconsider a solar power developer’s case against Idaho Power, and more. The Energy Update also provides helpful information regarding upcoming energy-related events and meetings in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.

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Protect and advance our clean energy law!

The voter-approved Clean Energy Initiative, I-937, has created thousands of jobs and generated over $8 billion in new renewable energy investments. It is also our No. 1 tool for reducing climate change emissions to state-mandated levels. Take action to oppose changes to I-937!

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Idaho Energy Update, Jan. 13

The latest Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance’s Ken Miller addresses Idaho Power’s flagging commitment to energy efficiency and its continuing opposition to wind power. This edition of the Idaho Energy update contains articles regarding Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs, its qualms about wind generation, and footage of the bus that crashed into its headquarters.

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BPA wins Platts Global Energy Award for grid optimization

BPA wins a prestigious award for its build out of the largest, most sophisticated synchrophasor network in North America.

The Bonneville Power Administration’s development of the most sophisticated synchrophasor network in North America landed the agency its first ever Platts Global Energy Award, the most coveted awards in the energy industry.

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Guest opinion: Columbia River plan fails to protect salmon

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Sam Mace’s guest opinion article in the Spokesman-Review highlights the shortcomings of the most recent draft Biological Opinion proposed by federal agencies regarding endangered Columbia River salmon. Mace remarks that the final plan should include an analysis of lower Snake River dam removal, provisions for an enhanced spill test, and climate change considerations.

“The best fall chinook salmon run in years has made this a banner season for Columbia Basin anglers. River towns, outfitters, shops and motels throughout our region have shared in this unexpected bounty. Unfortunately, the news about many of our region’s other salmon and steelhead populations is far less encouraging. And the future for all the basin’s endangered wild salmon remains very much in doubt.”

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Montana Attorney General should seek more facts, not less

In a Helena Independent Record column, Steve Charter, the newly elected chair of the Northern Plains Resource Council, describes how both Montana and Washington would benefit from a thorough review of the effects of a proposed coal port.

“Recently, Montana’s Attorney General sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state of Washington urging them not to study a proposed coal port’s impacts on Montana … [The] letter is in sharp contrast to the comments sent by several Montana towns, state legislators, public health boards, and more than 1,000 Montanans who asked that the impacts this coal port would have on Montana be included.”
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Governor Jay Inslee Honors Washington Industrial Energy Leaders

Governor Jay Inslee today honored five industrial companies in Washington for their outstanding leadership in improved energy performance at the second annual Washington Industrial Energy Leaders awards ceremony at the State Capitol.

“Energy efficiency means an improved bottom line for industries, and I am proud of the commitment toward innovative energy savings demonstrated by tonight’s awardees,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “A strong economy and a cleaner environment for future generations are certainly important, and a thriving industrial sector helps create and maintain jobs in our state”…

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December Idaho Energy Update from Snake River Alliance

The Idaho Energy Update is a periodic summary of Idaho energy and climate issues from Coalition member Snake River Alliance. It features updates from the Legislature and state agencies, Idaho’s utilities and regulators, and topical clean energy developments in Idaho and the Northwest – all designed to help you follow and participate in Idaho energy issues…

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