The Boise Airport became powered by 100% clean energy this fall after Boise opted to be the first city to sign on to an optional new renewable energy program through Idaho Power.
Steve Hubble, climate action manager for the city of Boise, said in an interview Thursday with the Idaho Capital Sun, the city of Boise is purchasing enough solar energy to power both the Boise Airport and the Lander Street wastewater treatment facility through 100% clean energy.
The move to powering its facilities by renewable energy represents Boise moving forward on climate policies at a time when the Idaho Legislature is actively pushing back against environmental and climate programs.
While the Idaho Legislature has not established formal climate goals, the city of Boise’s goal is to power city government by 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Making the Boise Airport and Lander Street wastewater treatment plant 100% renewable-powered brings the city to 25% of its 2030 renewable energy goal for city government.
