Since beginning the siting process for B2H in 2010, Idaho Power has taken major steps toward obtaining federal, state and local permits for B2H. We hope to finalize permitting and break ground in the first half of 2024 and energize B2H as early as 2026. Below, you can find descriptions of the federal and state permitting processes, as well as a look at the project’s history.
The BLM issued its Record of Decision in November 2017 and granted a right-of-way to Idaho Power Company for the construction, operation and maintenance of B2H on BLM-administered land.
The Forest Service released its Record of Decision on Nov. 9, 2018, approving a special-use authorization to Idaho Power for B2H across land administered by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
The Navy released its Record of Decision on October 2, 2019, allowing for an easement for Idaho Power to construct, operate, and maintain B2H on Navy-administered land.
You can find details on federal permitting at the following sites:
For more information, contact:
- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: (541) 523-6391
- BLM Vale office: (541) 473-3144
The Oregon Public Utility Commission and Idaho Public Utilities Commission have awarded Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to the project. The CPCNs acknowledge the public value of B2H.
