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Idaho Lawmakers are considering a two year moratorium on wind energy development. Details

 

Program: Idaho Reports

Episode: Idaho Wind Turbine Moratorium

The story delves into the history of wind energy and a federal law known as PURPA that forces utilities to purchase power from certain renewable energy developers. Utilities say this law actually increases rates for users while wind developers make the case it doesn't. Aaron Kunz of the Northwest Nature Desk reports.

Duration: (3:28)
Premiere Date: 03/18/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G

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