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The Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA) is tasked with advising and providing information to elected officials, stakeholders, and the public on the economically efficient development of the state’s energy resources that maintains the integrity of Idaho’s natural resources.
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In February of 2009, former Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter established the Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA) to enable the development of a sound energy portfolio that emphasizes the importance of an affordable, reliable, and secure energy supply. Idaho’s energy portfolio includes diverse energy resources and production methods, which continues to provide the highest value to the citizens of Idaho and maintains the integrity of the state’s natural resources.
In October 2024, Governor Brad Little continued the Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA) through Executive Order 2024-10.
The Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA) is committed to:
- Increasing awareness and understanding of Idaho’s diverse energy resources;
- Increasing awareness of cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation opportunities within Idaho;
- Improving cooperation, collaboration, and communication among Idaho’s public and private-sector entities in the areas of energy efficiency, conservation, and affordable and sustainable energy development;
- Providing a forum to showcase Idaho’s new and innovative energy technologies.
The ISEA consists of a Board of Directors and Task Forces. The structure was developed to create an opportunity for a wide variety of our in-state energy experts to assist in developing achievable and effective recommendations for improving the energy future of Idaho.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors (Board), including the Chair and Vice Chair, are designated by and serve at the pleasure of the Office of the Governor and is comprised of members of the Governor’s Cabinet, representatives from Idaho stakeholders, and industry experts. The Board is governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, and the Administrator of the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
The Board establishes, makes assignments to, and provides guidance to Task Forces for development of energy-related analyses, studies, and other activities. The Board assesses the work products from these Task Forces to provide a fact-based objective review and recommendations for policy makers, the public, and industry regarding energy issues in Idaho.
Task Forces
Task Forces are established by the Board and populated by experts who provide the range of capabilities and expertise needed to undertake assignments from the Board including development of energy-related analyses, studies, recommendations; evaluation of potential opportunities, risks, and benefits for Idaho’s future energy portfolio; and other activities.
Task force members provide unbiased, referenced, and defensibly accurate information to share with stakeholders and the public. Task Force members are approved by the Board.
Task Force Reports
- Alternative Fuels Task Force Report
- Reliability and Resiliency Task Force Report
- Utility-scale Storage Task Force Report
Task Force Energy Fact Sheets
Board Meetings
2024
October 31 – Announcement/ Minutes
2023
September 20 – Announcement / Minutes
May 5 – Announcement / Minutes
March 15 – Announcement / Minutes
2022
February 10 – Announcement /Minutes
2021
Publications
- Idaho Energy Landscape 2024
- Idaho Energy Landscape 2023
- Idaho Energy Landscape 2022
- Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance News Release 2023-02
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Executive Orders
- Executive Order 2024-09: Continuing the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources within the Office of the Governor
- Executive Order 2024-10: Continuing the Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (repealing and replacing Executive Order 2020-18)