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Can Idaho Power turn off the wind?
A federal energy decision raises more questions about whether the utility has the power to shut off existing wind plants even if it saves customers money. Idaho Power officials say they are preparing to appeal a federal ruling that challenges company efforts to shut down wind farms during periods of low demand.
October 7, 2012
by Rocky Barker
in The Idaho Statesman
Idaho Power officials say they are preparing to appeal a federal ruling that challenges company efforts to shut down wind farms during periods of low demand.
But where and how the fight will take place remain to be seen.
Those moves depend on a decision of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, expected later next month.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruled in September that Idaho Power's proposed policy to curtail wind power plants would be inconsistent with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
That law, passed in 1978 to encourage development of small and alternative sources of energy, requires utilities to buy... [continue via Web link]
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