The commission’s decision recognizes the future need for this resource to reach electric service obligations and enable economic development across Idaho. The IDACORP Board of Directors has authorized the utility to proceed with the construction of the plant based on the terms of the IPUC approval.
J. LaMont Keen, president and chief executive officer of Idaho Power, said: “Our ability to permit and site transmission projects and new generation resources, such as Langley Gulch, is not only critical to future electric service, it is critical to meeting our government-mandated obligations and customer requirements today.
“These infrastructure projects are also essential to support increased economic activity in our communities, and integrate both new and existing alternative resources, such as wind, solar and geothermal. We acknowledge the complexities associated with this filing, and we appreciate the IPUC’s diligence and thoughtful consideration in reaching a conclusion in the best interest of Idaho Power customers, owners and the State of Idaho.”
