Dive Summary:

• The Idaho Statesman commissioned a poll that revealed most Idaho voters do not support forcing Idaho Power to by wind power over coal power, regardless of demand levels.
• The poll, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, also showed that respondents mostly approve of the utility and the Idaho Public Utilies Commission.
• Idaho Power has asked for changes to be made regarding its legal wind power purchase requirements.

From the article:

"... The Idaho Statesman poll, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research of Washington, D.C., also showed a majority of respondents approve of Idaho Power and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that oversees utilities.

Recent years have seen a lot of political division and debate over power and green energy in Idaho. ..."