Political Quotes

“with great pride, I commend National Public Radio and its Idaho affiliate, Boise State Radio, for their creative application of wind power technology. With unprecedented innovation, in what is believed to be the first public radio transmitter site to rely on the power of wind, Boise State Radio and National Public Radio have erected three state-of-the-art wind turbines in order to provide broadcast service to previously unreachable areas in southern Idaho and northeastern Nevada. In an age when just 3 percent of electricity in today's national mix comes from renewable sources, Boise State Radio and National Public Radio have committed to expanding their services while advancing the use of clean, efficient power sources. The American Wind Energy Association estimates that Idaho has the potential to generate over 8,000 megawatts of wind power, placing our State in a unique position to contribute significantly to domestic energy production. At the same time, it is clear that the overall economy is changing and that rural America is shouldering a great deal of this weight. The fact is, many of the jobs that have been lost over the last decade might never return. While continuing to support our traditional industries, we must also be creative in capitalizing on new opportunities for rural communities.”