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“Look, even economically, coal doesn’t make sense.” – Idaho Power Sustainability Director

Forget Paris: Accord or No, Idaho Public & Private Entities Adapting to Climate Change By George Prentice- Boise Weekly, June 14, 2017 President Donald Trump's exit from the Paris climate accord generated its own global warming, touching off a worldwide political firestorm. "Our children and grandchildren will look back…

Posted on June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Idaho is forging ahead on clean energy

Idahoans know what’s good for Idaho. That is why, despite the anti-science rhetoric from the White House, we continue to see Idaho companies and individuals invest in our clean energy future instead of the dirty fossil fuels of the past. It's time our politicians follow this leadership and stand up…

Posted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Clean Energy Leads to Lowers Costs for Consumers

A recent report by the Iowa Policy Project debunks the myth that higher levels of renewables leads to high electricity prices for consumers. Iowa has become a testing ground for what happens when you connect large amounts of renewables, in this case wind, to the electrical grid. With over 36%…

Posted on April 14, 2017April 19, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Solar industry making gains in Boise area

From KTVB.com, March 29, 2017: BOISE - Solar energy isn't just powering some buildings in Idaho, advocates of that renewable resource say it's helping create jobs here, too. The Solar Foundation says that Boise saw more than 80 new jobs in the solar industry last year. And there are now…

Posted on April 3, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference – May 4 & 5, 2017 – Grove Hotel

Join the NW Energy Coalition on May 5th, 2017 for our Spring 2017 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, the region’s premier clean energy conference! Today’s most important energy topics will be addressed, including the role of federal and local governments in the energy sector, the possibilities for clean portfolio…

Posted on March 22, 2017April 1, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Record job growth in Idaho clean energy

2016 was a banner year for the clean energy industry, in terms of both installed capacity as well as jobs created. The U.S. advanced energy industry has become a $200 billion sector, roughly the same size as the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Several recent reports highlight this growth across the United…

Posted on March 22, 2017April 1, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Clean Energy Works in Idaho

In a recent blog post for the American Sustainable Business Council, ICEA President Leif Elgethun Leif covered how the EPA's Clean Power Plan requirements will impact Idaho. The Governor's Office of Energy Resources has determined that Idaho will most likely have to comply with the Clean Power Plan. Idaho is…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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2 Utility-Scale Idaho Solar Projects Need Your Support!

Idaho Power has signed contracts with developers for 2 new solar projects in Idaho, and is awaiting approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Both developers, Sunergy World and Grand View PV Solar Two, agreed to pay Idaho Power's proposed solar integration charge, which is still pending approval from the…

Posted on August 24, 2014August 24, 2014 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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ICEA Board of Directors election open

The election for ICEA's Board of Directors is open until June 30. Below are bios for the candidates. Leif Elgethun Leif Elgethun is a licensed professional engineer and a Senior VP of Site Based Energy, a Boise-based energy services company. He has experience selling high-efficiency lighting systems with a focus…

Posted on June 9, 2014August 24, 2014 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Idaho Technology Council’s Energy Connected Conference

Growing our clean energy sector is critical to Idaho’s future. That is the take away from the fourth annual Energy Connected Conference hosted by the Idaho Technology Council. Against the backdrop of the snow covered foothills, attendees heard from entrepreneurs, researchers and policy makers about Idaho’s clean energy opportunity. Governor…

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“Look, even economically, coal doesn’t make sense.” – Idaho Power Sustainability Director

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Idaho is forging ahead on clean energy

Posted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Clean Energy Leads to Lowers Costs for Consumers

Posted on April 14, 2017April 19, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Solar industry making gains in Boise area

Posted on April 3, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference – May 4 & 5, 2017 – Grove Hotel

Posted on March 22, 2017April 1, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Record job growth in Idaho clean energy

Posted on March 22, 2017April 1, 2017 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Clean Energy Works in Idaho

Posted on March 13, 2016 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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2 Utility-Scale Idaho Solar Projects Need Your Support!

Posted on August 24, 2014August 24, 2014 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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ICEA Board of Directors election open

Posted on June 9, 2014August 24, 2014 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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Idaho Technology Council’s Energy Connected Conference

Posted on March 15, 2014August 24, 2014 by ICEA2013 by ICEA2013

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