Idaho News
The following news clips highlight Idaho involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
February 16, 2011
DOE Finalizes Loan Guarantee for New Transmission Project in Southwest
DOE has announced that it has finalized a $343 million loan guarantee, supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to develop the One Nevada Transmission Line, which will carry 600 megawatts of electricity including renewable energy power. More
October 7, 2009
DOE Delivers $72 Million to Seven States and Territories for Clean Energy
To support local energy efficiency projects and conservation efforts, DOE has awarded Recovery Act funds to Idaho, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands under its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
June 17, 2009
Federal Agencies to Assist with Clean Energy Development in the West
DOE and the Western Governor's Association released a report on June 15 that identifies 37 "hubs" for renewable energy in the western United States, plus 17 in western Canada and in Baja California. The hubs could yield nearly 200,000 megawatts of renewable power, and DOE and other federal agencies will strive to help make that happen. More
November 19, 2008
BLM Offers Geothermal Leases in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon
Utah, Idaho, and Oregon have significant geothermal energy resources, even though only three geothermal power plants have been built in the three states. To encourage more development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer nearly 200,000 acres for lease in December. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
March 11, 2008
Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant to be Built in Idaho
Nordic Windpower plans to build a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Pocatello, Idaho, to serve the company's North American market. The facility is expected to provide 160 technical, engineering, and administrative jobs. More
December 31, 2007
First Unit of Commercial Geothermal Power Plant Completed in Idaho
The first unit of the northwest's first commercial geothermal power plant has been completed in Idaho. U.S. Geothermal has finished building Unit One of the Raft River plant, which is currently producing between 8 and 9 megawatts of test power. An independent study estimates that the fully completed plant could generate 100 megawatts of electricity. More
September 3, 2007
Idaho Commission Approves Settlement between Idaho Power, Wind Developers
During negotiations, Idaho Power and wind developers agree that transmission upgrades could be reduced from $60 million to $11 million if the developers install equipment to reduce wind generation output during times of transmission constraint. Wind developers will pay for that equipment and for a portion of the upgrades. More
August 9, 2007
Idaho Joins The Climate Registry
Idaho will pitch in with other states to create a greenhouse gas reporting system that will generate reliable data, which in turn will support emission reduction measures. More