PURPOSES Completing analysis of energy sources and their respective costs and impacts upon end users Publishing information that will provide ratepayers and taxpayers an independent review of the claims being advanced by those who have a vested monetary interest in causing their energy projects to be incorporated into the supply of energy Providing testimony and comments to decision-making bodies and focus groups Engaging in activities that could influence the outcome of rate increase requests filed with regulators to insure that Idaho’s energy costs remain as low as possible and to prevent unfair subsidies and tax avoidance from placing unfair burdens on Idaho’s taxpayers while providing unusually high profits to large corporations, multinational investors, and other institution The Energy Integrity Project will also provide information about impacts to wildlife, property values, health issues, and other pertinent issues as energy options are being considered.
The ENERGY INTEGRITY PROJECT is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. These purposes include but are not limited to:
When local planning and zoning boards consider siting questions of energy facilities, The Energy Integrity Project will work to insure due consideration is given to all property rights and that special exceptions are not granted to anyone.
PURPOSES
The ENERGY INTEGRITY PROJECT is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. These purposes include but are not limited to:
completing analysis of energy sources and their respective costs and impacts upon end users
publishing information that will provide ratepayers and taxpayers an independent review of the claims being advanced by those who have a vested monetary interest in causing their energy projects to be incorporated into the supply of energy
providing testimony and comments to decision-making bodies and focus groups
engaging in activities that could influence the outcome of rate increase requests filed with regulators to insure that Idaho’s energy costs remain as low as possible and to prevent unfair subsidies and tax avoidance from placing unfair burdens on Idaho’s taxpayers while providing unusually high profits to large corporations, multinational investors, and other institution.
The Energy Integrity Project will also provide information about impacts to wildlife, property values, health issues, and other pertinent issues as energy options are being considered.
When local planning and zoning boards consider siting questions of energy facilities, the Energy Integrity Project will work to insure due consideration is given to all property rights and that special exceptions are not granted to anyone.
"One of the messages I presented to the coal industry was, 'If you want to have major transmission built, start encouraging wind development.' That’s because the cultural value and acceptance of wind energy provides an opportunity to build transmission lines that are not as desirable with traditional forms of generation."
— Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Public Service Commissioner, North Dakota Public Radio, May 20, 2008