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City Club Of Boise: Energy Policies — The Inherent Choices And Sometimes Difficult Trade-Offs

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This City Club of Boise Forum on energy policy was recorded on  Monday, July 8, 2019.

Energy policies impact family lifestyles, local health and economics are are central to providing a liveable planet. AND complexity reigns: Should energy choices be left to the market? Shifting policies and electric vehicles? Dams vs. salmon? Future use of - environmental regs or economics? Building codes and energy efficiency? Energy grid issues - location decision makers, security concerns, central vs. dispersed distribution?

Panelists: Dr. John Gardner (Boise State University), Benjamin Otto (Idaho Conservation League) and Adam J. Richins (Idaho Power)

Moderator: Katherine Himes

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