ENERGY – States findings of the Legislature and supports advancement of state energy sovereignty.

Summary

The Idaho House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution that sets policy guidelines for major transmission projects, demanding they provide measurable benefits to Idaho ratepayers and respect private‑property and local land‑use rights. It also affirms the state’s preference for baseload generation from nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal and natural‑gas sources and urges utilities to review interstate market participation against these goals. Though non‑binding, the resolution directs state agencies and utilities to apply these standards.

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