Idaho Power is close to getting its profits decoupled from its sales of electricity—which would be a very good thing for its customers, Idaho’s economy, and our natural heritage.
The Statesman has the story.
Decoupling is one of those obscure but catalytic solutions that align many actors’ interests with the common good, bringing compounding benefits.
There’s a short summary of it here. And there’s more here, here, and here.
Patrick B. McGrath
Great! I love these kinds of changes—tweak the system so that self-interest drives positive change. Saves us from rolling boulders up hills.Any recent developments in Washington State?
Alan Durning
Hm. Good question. I don’t know. Anyone else?