Idaho Energy Freedom

06/25/2026

Travis Kavulla has been appointed as the 17th CEO and administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, succeeding John Hairston. As he steps into this role, Kavulla will navigate significant challenges including transmission expansion, resource adequacy, and market integration. This leadership change comes at a crucial time for BPA as it addresses these major decisions. For more details, visit the link: https://www.newsdata.com/clearing_up/clearing_it_up/kavulla-to-lead-the-bonneville-power-administration/article_37974248-4f98-4832-8b82-51b41829d9ea.html

The U.S. Department of Energy on June 22 officially named Travis Kavulla as the 17th CEO and administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.

06/03/2026

Idaho's energy story isn't only power plants and transmission lines — it's people.

At Idaho National Laboratory, researchers team up with entrepreneurs and industry mentors to bring new energy technology to market — from water purification to drone inspection of wind turbines. And through partnerships with Idaho State, BYU-Idaho, Boise State, and the University of Idaho, students get hands-on experience assessing real markets for real technologies before they ever graduate.

Energy investment in Idaho is workforce investment in Idaho.

The DOE Lab-Corps program is asking national laboratories to step out of the technical aspects of their research and delve into meeting industry needs.

06/03/2026

Renewable energy grads are in high demand in Idaho!
One of Southern Idaho’s best-kept secrets is that students who study renewable energy technology systems are almost guaranteed a high-paying job once they graduate.

Hands-on experience could not come at a better time.

05/04/2026

Who's in the room this Cinco de Mayo?

Historians. Businesses. Engineers. Policymakers. Miners. Operators. Legislators. Large-load customers. Conservationists. Counsel. And the rest of the Idaho energy community.

If you demand, build, finance or depend on Idaho's Energy future - this is an event you do not want to miss.

Join Idaho Energy Freedom and Conversation with Cally Younger – Administrator of Idaho’s Office of Species, Mineral, Energy, Coordination (OSMEC)
this Tuesday, May 5th from 3:00-4:30 PM

Join us for in-person moderated conversation and reception with hosted refreshments and tapas or tune in remotely via live webinar.

RSVP Required: Limited In-person seating available.

🔗 http://IdahoEnergyFreedom.org/event/conversaconversation-with-cally-younger/

04/09/2026

PROTECT OUR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN JEROME COUNTY
Jerome County's energy costs are already too high—and the Board of Commissioners is about to make them worse. On Monday, April 13th, 2026, Commissioners are planning to vote on an amendment that would effectively ban all responsible energy development in Jerome County by limiting it to heavy industrial zones.

At a time when Jerome County is growing faster than ever and energy demand is rising to match, cutting off new energy supply will drive prices even higher for families and businesses.

The Planning and Zoning Department has already recommended against this restrictive approach. Now, Commissioners need to hear from you.

https://idahoenergyfreedom.org/jerome-county-energy-ordinance-act/?fbclid=fbclid