Second power line not practical or pretty
June 30, 2017
There is a far-reaching transformation under way in the electricity industry, and Sierra Club wants to make sure that we make the right long-term investments as we decarbonize and move toward the clean and distributed energy grid of the future
20 Faith Leaders Ask Boise Mayor Bieter to Endorse 100% Clean Energy Future
June 26, 2017
A group of Faith Leaders gathered at City Hall on Monday afternoon to turn over a letter asking Mayor Bieter to endorse a 100% clean energy future for Boise.
U.S. to Exit Paris Climate Agreement, Sierra Club to Fight On!
June 1, 2017
Today, Donald Trump announced he intends to withdraw the U.S from the Paris Climate Agreement and ignore the vast majority of Americans, businesses and the scientific community who support the U.S.’s participation.
Beyond Coal Victory: Early Retirement Plans for Nevada’s Valmy Coal Plant
May 4, 2017
BOISE, ID -- As part of a settlement deal released yesterday, Idaho Power announced its intention to close the two units at Nevada’s North Valmy Generating Station several years ahead of schedule. Idaho Power plans to close Unit 1 in 2019 and...
Sierra Club Calls For 100% Clean Energy On World Asthma Day
May 2, 2017
On World Asthma Day we are calling to attention the recent American Lung Association State of the Air report, which gave Ada County a D grade for air quality. Our families deserve better air. Dirty fuels like coal and gas are endangering clean air...
Clear Message: Idaho Must Act on Climate Change
May 1, 2017
Demonstrations took place Saturday April 29th across the nation on the 100th day of the Trump Presidency in response to his position as the only world leader that denies climate change. Known as the People’s Climate March, supporters took to the...
People's Climate Marches Around Idaho
April 27, 2017
Join us this Saturday, April 29th for the People's Climate March in Idaho. Saturday, April 29th marks the 100th day of the Trump Presidency and people across the world are taking to the streets for the People's Climate March in support...
Celebrate Earth Day with an Electric Car Show!
April 21, 2017
This Saturday, April 22nd the Idaho Chapter Sierra Club and Whole Foods Market-Boise will being hosting a huge Earth Day Celebration that includes an Electric Car Show from 2 to 5 pm at the Whole Foods in Downtown Boise.“We are excited to celebrate...
Local Solar Jobs Increases Highlight Opportunity for 100 Percent Clean Energy in Boise
March 28, 2017
Boise's metropolitan area saw 43% job growth in the solar sector in 2016, highlighting the opportunity for 100 percent clean energy.
Retire Coal to Save Money
March 28, 2017
On March 21st, the Public Utilities Comission will be hosting an important workshop to discuss accelerating the depreciation of Idaho Power's Nevada coal plants. While this is about depreciation for the plant, the Sierra Club wants our Public...