The wind project is exactly the type the Biden Administration says is needed to transition the country’s energy supply away from fossil fuels. But locals are opposed.
BLM is expected to release its draft environmental impact statement this January while counties in southern Idaho and locals in the Magic Valley raise opposition to the renewable energy plan.
‘It’s A Wealth Transfer’: Locals Blast Colossal Idaho Wind Project That Would Mostly Export Power To California Jack McEvoy on January 9, 2023 A proposed
Jun. 19 For the past two years, the Lava Ridge Wind project has gathered fans and skeptics. Proposed by Magic Valley Energy, a subsidiary of LS Power, the up to 400-turbine project is projected to generate 1,000 megawatts, enough energy to power 300,000 homes. On the other hand, the project has raised concerns from stakeholders regarding cultural resources, wildlife safety,