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Idaho is Again the Target of “Green Energy” Bureau of Land Management Projects. This time, it’s for solar and wind projects between the cities of Gooding and Shoshone, Idaho. Shades of Lava Ridge? (posted 01/15/25)
The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District, Shoshone Field Office (BLM) will host a virtual information forum regarding the Taurus Wind Project and Snake River Solar Project proposed by Taurus Wind LLC and Snake River Energy LLC, wholly owned subsidiaries of Arevia Power.
The virtual forum will include a presentation about the Taurus Wind and Snake River Solar projects and offer time for public feedback.
Register for Virtual Forum:
When: Zoom call on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00pm Mountain time.
To Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar….
NOTE: Meeting will be recorded with verbal input transcribed for the record.
Virtual Forum Topics:
Information about the BLM’s pre-NEPA application process.
Presentations about the Taurus Wind and Snake River Solar projects.
Public feedback (limited to 2 minutes per person).
About the Process:
The information forum is part of the BLM’s renewable energy project pre-application process.
Applicants must submit a Renewable Energy Factors Analysis Report (REFAR) to help the BLM determine whether the proposal is appropriate and assign a priority ranking under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
A favorable pre-NEPA assessment allows the BLM to continue processing the application and initiate the NEPA process.
What They Want to Do
Taurus Wind LLC and Snake River Energy LLC have applied for two separate rights-of-way for two independent projects.
Both projects are located between the cities of Gooding and Shoshone, Idaho. Map showing the affected area: maps.app.goo.gl/GLErhYd…
Taurus Wind Project:
Construction, operation and maintenance, and eventual decommissioning of the Taurus Wind Project.
Up to 600-megawatt wind energy generation facility, up to 500-megawatt battery energy storage system, and transmission line.
Located on approximately 49,194 acres of BLM-managed land.
Snake River Energy Solar Project:
Construction, operation and maintenance, and eventual decommissioning of the Snake River Energy Solar Project
Up to 400-megawatt solar energy generation facility and infrastructure, up to 500-megawatt battery energy storage system, and transmission line.
Located on approximately 4,609 acres of BLM-managed land.
The projects could access roads and infrastructure, including a transmission line to the Midpoint substation.
Desired Public Feedback:
Identify potential local concerns, barriers, and/or opportunities related to the proposed projects.
Input about types of use within the proposed area, such as recreational activities and opportunities and other factors.
Written public input will be accepted until February 7, 2025.
Taurus Wind Project: Email BLM Shoshone Field Office at BLM_ID_TaurusWindREFAR@blm.gov.
Snake River Solar Project: Email BLM_ID_SnakeRiverEnergyREFAR@blm.gov.
About Arevia Power:
Arevia Power website: areviapower.com
Arevia Power Investors KKR, Grosvenor Capital Management (unspecified amount): tracxn.com/d/companies/…
A huge NV Energy project has doubled in cost. Ratepayers are being asked to help fund it (12/08/24): thenevadaindependent.co…
Related:
Labrador Letter – Idaho Lands in Idaho Hands. By Attorney General Raúl Labrador:
