Idaho Power's Plan for the Future

Every two years electric utilities must develop a resource plan that details how much energy they will need and how they will generate that energy. It’s a complicated process that considers economics, fuel prices, greenhouse gas emissions, energy-efficiency measures, and many other factors.

I’ve been participating in Idaho Power’s planning process for over a year. I sit on an advisory council where I advocate for more energy efficiency and renewable energy. Idaho Power has come a long way in developing a cleaner resource portfolio, but the company still has so much more it can do to reduce its contribution to climate change.

Now is your chance to participate!  Idaho Power is holding three public hearings next week in Boise, Pocatello, and Twin Falls so it can hear from customers on its 2009 plan.

Idaho Power must also submit its plan to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which gives you the chance to make your own comments. The PUC is taking public comment through April 15.

Look over Idaho Power’s plan on its website or the PUC’s. Let Idaho Power know you support energy efficiency and renewable energy!