Idaho § 31-869 - Development of energy systems
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-869 — Development of energy systems, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-869. Development of energy systems
The boards of county commissioners of their respective counties are empowered to establish, create, develop, own, maintain and operate or contract for the ownership, operation and maintenance of energy facilities as follows:
(1) Geothermal energy systems for heating for the benefit of the county and the residents of the county.
(2) Electrical generation plants not to exceed twenty-five (25) megawatts in capacity which use as a fuel source landfill gas, wood waste or other biomass fuels. All the electricity produced from the electrical generation facility shall be sold by the county at wholesale.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-869
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-869 cover?
Section 31-869 ("Development of energy systems") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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