A new step from the federal government takes a step toward modernizing the process for building energy transmission lines - while also protecting wildlife. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the transmission planning and cost allocation rule, which will help the country meet its growing need for clean energy. Brian Brooks, executive director of Idaho Wildlife Federation, said the rule also takes wildlife into account by focusing on existing infrastructure, which he said will make Idaho a hub for clean energy and transmission lines. ...

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