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A person reaches to plug in an electric vehicle at a charging station May 22, 2025, in the City of Commerce, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Solar Power Oct 31, 2025 5 min

Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

A new study shows electric vehicles offset their higher production emissions within two years, producing half the lifetime pollution of gas-powered cars.

Groundbreaking on the Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project took place earlier this year. (PHOTO: RPLUS ENERGIES)
Solar Power Sep 10, 2025 2 min

Second solar project to support Meta in Kuna closes $100M in tax equity financing

rPlus Energies closed $100M tax equity financing for Pleasant Valley Solar 2 in Kuna, expanding renewable energy for Meta’s Idaho data center.

Solar Power Jun 11, 2025 6 min

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

The 1,100-page bill would slash incentives for green technologies such as solar, wind, batteries, electric cars and heat pumps while subsidizing existing nuclear power plants and biofuels.

The Rental Shop at Bogus Basin was the site for a recent solar panel installation. (PHOTO: BOGUS BASIN)
Solar Power May 16, 2025 2 min

Bogus Basin continues clean energy commitment with solar installation

A previous solar project at the nonprofit resort that was installed 21 years ago and helped provide light to its Nordic trails was no longer viable and a new, larger solar system was conceived.

Monti Pittman
Solar Power Jan 31, 2025 3 min

STEM education can power high-tech careers in Idaho

Schools can play an especially important role in addressing STEM deficiencies by supporting STEM education priorities proactively.

Solar Power Dec 3, 2014 3 min

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

DETROIT (AP) — Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for ...

Oct 28, 2014

SolarTek expands to Meridian

DETROIT (AP) — Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for ...

Solar Power Oct 22, 2014 1 min

First solar power system installed on Fort Hall Reservation

DETROIT (AP) — Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for ...


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