Harvest Clean Energy News Journal

Idaho Energy Prices Soar

HCE Editor — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:13:41 +0000

Dar Olberding, an Emmett farmer and legislative adviser for the Idaho Grain Producers, said wind power could be a boon for farmers.

“The increased price of fuel and fertilizer are new risks that affect our bottom line,” he said, adding that renewable energy in the form of wind power would offer the state’s agricultural operations stable and reliable energy costs.

How wind generation is integrated into the power grid

HCE Editor — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:38:09 +0000

When you walk into a room and turn on the light switch, you expect the power company to produce the power needed to meet this need. Power companies must always generate the exact amount of power that is needed at any given time.

Securing Idaho's Energy Future - The Role of Energy Efficiency and Renewables

HCE Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:02:31 +0000

Idaho leaders can take steps to shield Idaho families, farms and businesses from increasingly volatile global energy markets, according to a new report. Securing Idaho’s Energy Future: The Role of Energy Efficiency and Natural Resources suggests Idaho can create thousands of jobs while helping to control energy costs by developing renewable and energy
efficiency resources.

Striking the right balance means more than political action

HCE Editor — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:06:58 +0000

“Most importantly, we need the bold, broad vision and steadfast determination that rural electric pioneers had.”

Read Aaron Jones thoughts on wind power and renewable energy in Renewable Energy Today.

Wal-Mart branches out into locally grown produce

HCE Editor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:42:39 +0000

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to purchase and sell $400 million worth of produce grown by local farmers within its state stores this year