Data center tax exemption bill is on its way

January 16, 2018 Comments Off on Data center tax exemption bill is on its way (access required)

In an attempt to attract more data centers to Idaho, the Department of Commerce is taking another stab at passing a bill that exempts such facilities from sales and use tax on information technology equipment. This year’s bill is the ...

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Idaho Power’s share of alternative energy has tripled, is still growing

December 3, 2014 Comments Off on Idaho Power’s share of alternative energy has tripled, is still growing (access required)

The share of alternative energy in Idaho Power’s portfolio tripled from 2010 to 2013, rising from 7 percent to 23 percent excluding hydroelectric power, and the amount of solar energy poised to come online in the next few years could ...

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Idaho group hosts alternative energy panel

November 18, 2014 Comments Off on Idaho group hosts alternative energy panel (access required)

The Idaho Council on Industry and the Environment is hosting a discussion about alternative energy in the state, focusing on the latest developments, including solar and wind energy. The panel, which includes alternative energy developers, regulators and the state’s top ...

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