energy

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The state agency that regulates utilities has approved $42 million in expenses incurred by Idaho Power Co. to reduce demand and encourage smart energy use. The Public Utilities Commission signed off the company's plan Tuesday, saying the vast majority of those costs were prudent...

(AP)  Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has signed legislation creating a $5 million plan intended to bolster university research and businesses that  can help grow Idaho's economy. Otter's signature this week caps one of his chief priorities heading into the 2012 Legislature...

Top Story Podcast 3/30/11:First Hour: The game the Democrats like to play. Second hour: State of the City, Obama's Energy Non-Plan. The Democrats are screaming because the Republicans won't "compromise" on the budget cuts and say the Republicans are willing to shut the government down ...