News Releases Releases issued by the Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources are listed by date and release title. 2023 January 12 The 2023 Energy Landscape is Now Available March 17 Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance News Release 2023-02 April 4 Application Period Open for 2023 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency July 6 The State Energy Loan Program Application Period is Now Open 2022 January 4 2022 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency Application Period is Open January 31 2022 Idaho Energy Security Plan January 31 2022 Idaho Energy Landscape May 31 Idaho Energy Infrastructure Summit June 1 State Energy Loan Program Has Lowered the Interest Rate and Offers Flexible Payment Plans July 19 EVSE Program Application Period Closed July 20 Winners Announced for 2022 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency August 24 Governor Proclaims August 24th as Idaho Hydropower Day September 9 ChargeWest Kickoff Event October 4 State of Idaho Receives $4 Million for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure October 26 The State Energy Loan Program Will Close Dec. 31, 2022 December 8 State of Idaho Seeking Qualified Consultants for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Study December 15 State of Idaho Announces Electric Vehicle Interagency Workgroup 2021 January 29 2021 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency Application Period is Open June 18 Governor announces recipients of the 2021 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency December 6 Governor Proclaims December 6 as Idaho Mining Day 2020 January 7 2020 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency Application Period is Open March 27 2020 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency Extended Application Period August 12 Governor announces recipients of the 2020 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency