About EPI

The Energy Policy Institute is an integral part of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), which is a public/private partnership between the Idaho National Laboratory, Boise State University, the University of Idaho, and Idaho State University. EPI provides robust and timely research that meets the challenges of an increasingly carbon-constrained economy, which include the need for energy and environmental security, as well as sustainable economic development. More

EPI Releases Reports on Policy Roundtables

EPI has released reports on two policy roundtables held last year. Each roundtable brought together a diverse set of stakeholders to discuss the barriers and recommendations for anaerobic digestion systems and woody biomass-to-energy. Some of the organizations/agencies/companies represented include: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, US Department of Agriculture, Idaho Power Company, US Forest Service, Idaho Dairymen's Association, J.R. Simplot Company, and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, among others.

EPI Releases Report on IOU Transmission Siting Process in Idaho

EPI has released a short report and schematic describing the electricity siting and permitting process for lines that traverse Idaho. The document is intended to be a general resource for the public, stakeholders, industry, and government officials.