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1. “FY: Is a potential Idaho Power rate increase linked to a surplus of renewable energy? ”
   YES………the people voted for mandated renewable energy.it COST MORE…looks as if on a bright day renewable can take care of the state.
   it cost more so they need to charge more…..
   they had…have…the best power in the country……..but they wanted solar and wind…looks as if they got their wish.
   SO idaho has pushed the power companies out of the power business and into the storage business and the cost will keep going up.

   in florida we are doing the same thing.
   we have given 30 and 25 year contracts for solar power for around 30 cents per KWH.
   the tree huggers feel real good.
   all the people that make solar power DO NOT USE ANY SOLAR POWER………..THEY PLUG INTO THE GRID
   and BUY power for around 10 cents per KWH

   AND WHEN GRID POWER goes out……these solar projects…can not sell any power….they also are not hooked up to use the solar power……….they also have NO WAY to STORE solar power

   if i bought potatos at 30 cents per pound and sold them for 10 cents per pound from only a few i could take the LOSS……BUT IF I PAY 30 CENTS PER POUND FOR all of my stock and can only sell them for 10 cents per pound………….where is that new math

   1. John,stop drinking the petroleum kool-aid. Solar and wind are one time investments without ongoing fuel costs and pollution(long run cheaper and more dependable-if the sun goes nova you don’t have any more problems). To say there is no way to store solar/wind energy is a total fallacy and is accomplished by any number of physical or chemical means(do you go out and hand crank your car to get it started? Do reservoirsfor hydroelectric dams work? Just 2 examples of systems already in use).
      How long are you going to be able to afford electricity from $200 bl middle east oil(just a minor disruption would be greater) and why do you want to make them rich?

      1. VT, maybe you should go back and read what john actually wrote instead of (deliberately?) misconstruing something that you maybe, don’t understand.
         He is correct in describing one of FLs many inefficincys. Doesn’t make a lot of sense, but that’s how it was written up by those whom have their own interests at heart.
         There are also county codes that effectively prevent most, true off-grid housing, unless you are located deep in the swamps. (ie, a camp)

         Most solar panels I see have rigid panels, and racking, which a strong wind will
         rip to pieces.
         Wind? offshore maybe, if built strong enough to withstand hurricanes, but as elsewhere… its NIMBY!
         Current alternate power technology has a way to go to be truly affordable and efficient.

         1. You guys have no idea of how bad it really is trying to use solar and wind as part of the grid…Let’s just say it’s the least cost effective way to make power on a large scale…It would make your blood pressure go through the roof if I told you how bad the customers were getting the shaft for this scheme/scam…

2. I know I am known for beating this drum, but it needs beating! Folks, when you can buy baseline completed AR-15’s for under $475.00, there is NO excuse for not at least having one for every member of your family, to include children, that you expect to be present at your retreat. Additionally, PMags can REGULARLY be found for under $10 if bought in bulk. Forget the 5.56 ca 7.62 debate for a moment and realize that a day will likely come when you cannot buy one of these rifles for 4x what they cost now. And I even if it doesn’t come in your lifetime, your children will thank you one day after you’re gone.

3. Another la nina winter has been announced but the pacific water temperature variations are opposite last years and may cause a variation of the temp/precipitation effects.

4. I just read the article written by the “whackadoodle” who likes to call Americans — “whackadoodles”.

   I nearly fell off my chair when I got to the end and saw the author’s creds informing us that she has a PhD in gossip!!!!!!

5. I haven’t seen this mentioned in the Redoubt News, does anyone have any information on the proposed Silicone Smelter HiTest wants to build in Newport WA. The pollution will not only impact WA but also North Idaho.

6. A Newport Washington/Idaho border site has been chosen for a Silica smelter. There are plans to expand to four stacks. I believe that his will destroy the environment into Montana. That is a huge chunk of the Redoubt area.

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