Source: http://www.climatesolutions.org/?s=news&aid=5
This report, commissioned by Climate Solutions, does not ever get into the specifics of how different energy investments impact the state’s climate exposure. It does, however, dig into the ways that efficiency and infrastructure investment can help Idaho meet almost half of it’s own energy needs from resources located within the state.
From the Climate Solutions Post:
A new report suggests Idaho can create thousands of jobs while helping to control energy costs by developing renewable and energy efficiency resources.
The future of energy in Idaho is critical to the overall health and economic well-being of the state. Idaho has traditionally benefited from a strong, lower-cost energy portfolio. But the state now faces a serious threat to its economy in the form of rising energy costs and energy security issues associated with its heavy reliance on out-of-state imports of natural gas, coal and petroleum. At the same time, Idaho is rich in untapped natural resource and energy efficiency opportunities that could serve important roles in meeting the state’s energy needs. Developing these in-state resources will not only reduce Idaho’s dependence on fossil fuel imports, but bring substantial new jobs and revenue to the state.
