Net Metering

• Solar Energy Industries Association – A background on Net Metering
• Building A Greener Idaho Blog – Idaho Power Proposes New Rules for Net Metering Program
• Public Utilities Commission – Idaho Power’s Net Metering Case
• Cost Benefit Analysis – Crossborder Energy California Net-Metering Cost-Benefit
• Regulatory Assistance Project – Designing Distributed Generation Tariffs Well

Solar Energy

• The Vote Solar Initiative :
  • New study shows that net metering is a financial benefit, not burden, to ratepayers
  • Solar growth trends
  • California Net Metering Fact Sheet
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Photovoltaic Solar Resource
  • Map of potential solar energy – July in the Boise area has abundant solar resources
• Idaho Office of Energy Resources “Solar for Schools” Program
  • Schools and Projects in Idaho
• State of Oregon Building Codes Division:  Oregon’s solar code is a national model for streamlining installation and permitting
• Idaho Conservation League Blog –  Closing the Net On Solar Power

Geothermal Energy

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Geothermal Resource of the United States

Idaho Power’s Energy Efficiency Program & Eligible Contractor Information  

Programs to train workers, get on approved contractor lists, and incentivize customers:

• Commercial and Industrial Success Stories
• Insulation Contractor Requirements
• Commercial/Industrial Training
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

Clean Energy

Idaho Conservation League Blog:

• Profiting by Protecting the Air
• Helping or Hindering Clean Energy?

Success Stories

• Idaho Power – Commercial and Industrial Success Stories 

Fundamental Energy Concepts

• United States Department of Energy – Energy Literacy
  

Residential Sustainable CC&Rs

• US Green Building Council – Greening Your CC&Rs