After Closing Coal Plants, Idaho Power Is the Rare Utility Cutting Rates
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Idaho Power is reducing rates after closing coal plants, a rare move for a utility company, sparking interest in the potential for cleaner energy to benefit consumers.
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ljf
3 months ago
Great news to have another proof point on the benefits of exiting coal from our electrical energy grid. The sooner we can over-provision renewables and close the gaps in production with batteries - the better.
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