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Friday, October 03, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Oct 3: Nuke rezone, PUC takes on soaring energy bills
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:: Nuclear Power, Clean and Renewable Energy, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates

Elmore County’s Planning & Zoning Commission opens a series of hearings this week on a rezoning request by the developer of a would-be nuclear reactor south of Mountain Home. In other news this week, the Idaho PUC set workshops to discuss impacts of rising energy bills on consumers; a big new Intermountain Gas price hike has taken effect; DOE has a new energy-saving website up; the Salmon River Electric Co-op is looking at renewables; and Idaho Power has posted a new solar study for SW Idaho on its website.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Sept. 26: AEHI Delays NRC Filing
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:: Clean and Renewable Energy, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates

The developer of the proposed Elmore County nuclear reactor has notified federal regulators that he’ll submit his permit application this time next year rather than this time this year, as originally proposed. AEHI still hasn’t told the feds what kind of reactor it hopes to use for its Idaho project. Meanwhile, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is looking for public input on a proposed coal gasification plant in Power County, and Idaho Power and its clean energy partners are poised to begin a month of energy efficiency awareness programs in October.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Snake River Alliance Actively Pursuing Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. Lawsuit
By spederson @ 3:31 PM :: 101 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Bruneau nuclear reactor, SRA News Releases

On August 22, 2008, the Alliance was sued by Alternative Energy Holdings, Inc. for alleged defamation of character. At this time, the Alliance has secured local legal counsel and will not be distracted from acting as Idaho’s nuclear watchdog and advocate for clean energy.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission Announces Rezoning Hearing Dates
By spederson @ 3:26 PM :: 90 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Bruneau nuclear reactor, SRA News Releases

The Snake River Alliance plans to be present for each Elmore County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting pertaining to the possible rezoning of agricultural land to industrial in order for Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc to begin proceedings for their proposed nuclear power reactor.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Sept. 12: New Nuke Developer Financials, Gas Hike & Transmission Open Houses
By spederson @ 5:21 PM :: 175 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates, Energy Intelligence News Releases

The developer of the proposed nuclear reactor near Mountain Home has released an updated financial report showing the company has rolled up a deficit of more than $7.7 million since the project was announced less than two years ago. Meanwhile, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from ratepayers on a proposed natural gas price hike by Intermountain Gas; and the feds are preparing a series of open houses to brief the public and plan an environmental impact statement for a massive electric transmission line that would run from Montana to near Jerome.

Friday, September 05, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Sept. 5: Soaring Power Bills and Nuke Plant Rezoning
By spederson @ 6:02 PM :: 193 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Clean and Renewable Energy, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will soon consider holding workshops to address the growing challenge of Idahoans struggling to pay soaring electricity and gas bills. The PUC has been asked by its staff to open a case to explore ways to provide relief to those facing rate increases coming at them so fast they’re struggling to cope, or are facing late fees, disconnects, or other repercussions. Meanwhile, The Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission is planning on multiple hearings in October as it prepares to review a rezoning request by developers of a proposed nuclear reactor above the Snake River south of Mountain Home.

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Elmore Nuke Developer Takes Liberties with Rezone Request
By spederson @ 4:40 PM :: 191 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Bruneau nuclear reactor, SRA News Releases

Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc., has filed its request to Elmore County to rezone more than 1,300 acres of prime agricultural land above Idaho’s precious Snake River into a heavy industrial zone for its nuclear reactor – setting the stage for hearings over whether the county wants to swap its rich agricultural heritage for a toxic legacy and an unnecessary power plant that so far has no Idaho market.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Aug. 15: Nuke Plant Backer Seeks Elmore County Rezone
By spederson @ 2:25 PM :: 339 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Clean and Renewable Energy, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates

The developer of the proposed Idaho nuclear reactor finally filed his application to rezone the property in Elmore County, beginning what is expected to be a long haul for all parties as Idaho decides whether to cast its lot with nuclear power or whether to embrace sustainable energy resources. Meanwhile, the Public Utilities Commission has approved Idaho Power’s request to import more than 80MW of pretty expensive power from Montana during Idaho’s peak season, and Rocky Mountain Power and the PUC are looking for public comment on a proposed transmission line in SE Idaho.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Idaho Energy Update Aug 8: Good Wind News, Nukers in Trouble
By spederson @ 6:02 PM :: 404 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Clean and Renewable Energy, Bruneau nuclear reactor, Idaho Energy Updates

More good news on Idaho’s wind front, as Bingham County iapproved two wind projects this week, including the too-long-delayed Wolverine Canyon project by Ridgeline. Also, Idaho Power is asking the PUC to approve its plan to deploy new “smart meters” across its service territory. And the PUC has accepted Idaho Power’s plan to buy power from a dairy digester. Finally, the media is reporting on the mounting problems facing the company that hopes to build a nuclear reactor in Idaho.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Audit Casts Cloud on Idaho Nuke Plant Developer’s Finances
By spederson @ 9:13 AM :: 386 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Nuclear Power, Bruneau nuclear reactor, SRA News Releases

A new audited financial statement for the company hoping to build a nuclear reactor south of Mountain Home in Idaho portrays a company in deep financial trouble, running up debt while failing to attract the huge cash infusions required to build an energy project that has states like Florida reeling from costs as high as $14 billion.

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