Idaho utility introduces renewable energy program with 40-MW solar project

• State utility Idaho Power will promote the construction of a new 40-MW solar project in partnership with computer system storage manufacturer Micron. The project supports Micron's goal to source 100% renewable energy for its U.S. procedures by the end of 2025.

As part of the contract, Idaho Power has actually asked the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) to accept a power purchase agreement with Black Mesa Energy, an oil and also gas manufacturing company, to establish a devoted solar facility for Micron's renewable energy use.

The new facility will certainly be located near Micron's Boise home offices.

" Micron is taking a step toward our goal of getting to 100% renewable energy in the united state in 2025 by supporting solar development in our house state. This highlights our dedications to both our communities as well as the atmosphere," claimed Manish Bhatia, executive VP of global operations at Micron. "We're pleased to companion with Idaho Power and bring our initiatives one action more detailed to fulfilling our sustainability goals."

The project is one of the very first under Idaho Power's recommended "Clean Energy Your Way-- Construction" offering, enabling consumers to partner with Idaho Power on brand-new, devoted renewable energy sources to fulfill organization sustainability goals, while at the same time adding brand-new renewable energies to Idaho Power's system. Idaho Power has actually developed its very own goal to offer 100% clean energy to its consumers by 2045.

" This agreement with Micron is an instance of the innovative reasoning that will certainly be needed as we all approach a clean energy future," stated Lisa Grow, president as well as chief executive officer of Idaho Power. "We are delighted to be a part of Micron's goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy for their U.S. operations, as well as we're proud that they are beginning that trip with us, right here in Idaho where they have been an important part of our community for greater than four decades."