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Lawmakers introduce bill to require large energy projects to offer power to Idaho first
Summary
Representative Levitt introduced RS 32,573, an "in-state first" energy proposal requiring energy facilities of 50 megawatts or more to obtain conditional use permits and to offer electricity first to Idaho electric suppliers at market rates; committee voted to introduce the request for further hearings.
Representative Levitt (District 25, Twin Falls) told the committee RS 32,573 would strengthen Idaho's energy security by requiring conditional use permits for facilities larger than 50 megawatts and by requiring producers to offer electricity to Idaho electric suppliers at market rates before selling out of state.
"What this is, is the in state first energy policy where this bill requires all energy facilities larger than 50 megawatts to obtain…
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