Charge: To study the effects of wind energy and to provide recommendations to the legislature and the governor. The task force’s analysis shall address, but not be limited to, issues related to the effect that wind development is having on power rates, the ability of Idaho’s utilities to integrate more intermittent wind power into their systems, the effect wind turbines are having on wildlife and species that could be listed as endangered, the effect that wind turbines have on private property values and uses, the range of tax issues regarding wind power development and any other issues found to be pertinent.
| Sen. Bert Brackett, Co-chair | Rep. Judy Boyle, Co-chair |
| Sen. Jeff Siddoway | Rep. Paul Shepherd |
| Sen. Curt McKenzie | Rep. Linden Bateman |
| Sen. Elliot Werk | Rep. Elaine Smith |
Staff: Mike Nugent, Eric Milstead
Meeting Agendas:
October 4-5, 2012
Meeting Minutes:
October 4-5, 2012