Experts joined the City Club to discuss energy supplies, price, availability and the growing demand for electricity.
Some topics covered in the forum include:
How agencies can best balance sources of energy and service requirements for public utilities.
The role that local government and public utilities play in infrastructure investments.
How data centers impact energy grids and fit into the energy puzzle.
What policy decisions are influenced by land use, water supply, wildlife and climate.
Panelists:
Steve Burgos, Public Works Director for the City of Boise
Adam J. Richins, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Idaho Power
Ben Otto, Energy policy expert working with the Northwest Energy Coalition
Moderated by:
Dr. Stephanie Lenhart, Senior Research Associate in the Energy Policy Institute affiliated with the Center for Advanced Energy Research