Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Renewable Northwest

By Madison Long,

Published November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM MST

On today’s episode, Madison speaks with Aaron Menenberg, the Idaho Policy Manager for Renewable Northwest. Renewable Northwest is an advocacy organization focused on supporting a regional grid that meets growing demand with reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean, energy. For more information on Renewable Northwest and their mission, go to renewablenw.org.

For more information about the Bannock County Energy Ordinance, Bannock County Planning and Zoning will hold a hearing on November 19, 2025 at 5:15 in room 212 at the Bannock County Courthouse.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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