Legislative energy caucus leaders outline objectives
A new joint House-Senate Energy and Technology Caucus holds its first meetings in Boise this week.
Comprised of two Senators and three House members, the caucus will advocate for energy policy in the state and encourage development of new technology and related industries. Its first meeting was scheduled Thursday.
Pocatello Senator Mark Nye said his focus will be on Idaho National Laboratory initiatives.
“The INL continues to be a national leader in energy research and developing advanced technology on several fronts,” Nye said. “Joining this Caucus makes a lot of sense for me and the people I represent in Pocatello. It’s important they have a strong voice in the legislature who can push for smart energy and technology policy.”
Representative Rob Mason of Boise is the only member of the Caucus from outside eastern Idaho. He said he plans to advocate for clean energy development and the jobs it might bring to the state.
“Idaho’s most valuable energy resources are all around us – sunlight, wind, water and geothermal. We have a great foundation to develop good-paying clean energy jobs all over the state,” said Mason.
