The Boise Airport became 100% powered by renewable solar energy in the fall of 2024 after the city began buying solar energy from Black Mesa Energy solar project in Elmore County. (Courtesy of city of Boise)
The Boise Airport became powered by 100% clean energy this fall after Boise opted to be the first city to sign on to an optional new renewable energy program through Idaho Power.
The city of Boise is purchasing enough solar energy to power both the Boise Airport and the Lander Street wastewater treatment facility through 100% clean energy, Steve Hubble, climate action manager for the city of Boise, said in an interview Thursday…