Issue Position: Energy Independence

Issue Position

Idaho has a respectable array of in-state energy resources, yet imports nearly half of its electricity from out of state coal powered plants. In 2007 the Idaho Legislature developed the Idaho Energy Plan, a forward-looking blueprint for Idaho's energy independence, keeping our resources and jobs in state. Revised in 2012 and armed with a robust minority report, the Energy Plan could, and should, act as a guidance document for future energy policy in Idaho. We have the opportunity to take advantage of our vast renewable resources, strengthen our economy, and create a cleaner, more secure energy portfolio for future generations.

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