Powering the Gem State

Idaho is uniquely positioned to become the “carbon-free energy capital of the world. Idaho is home to a variety of energy industries, from nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and integrated energy systems.

Quick Facts

$6.3 billion GDP (2022)

Idaho’s energy industry generated $6.3 billion in GDP for the state.

50,800 jobs

The energy industry employs over 50,000 across the state.

$91,000 average wage

The energy industry is responsible for generating high-paying jobs. The average employee in the energy industry has a wage of $91,000.

Idaho Falls has an energy-related location quotient of 92.37

This location quotient is the highest in the nation, making it the perfect place to locate your energy-related manufacturing businesses

Idaho’s Energy Partners

As one of 17 national labs in the U.S.
Department of Energy complex, Idaho
National Laboratory is home to more
than 6000 researchers and support
staff focused on innovations in nuclear
research, renewable energy systems
and security solutions that are changing
the world.
The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) is responsible for coordinating energy and mineral resource planning and policy development for the State. OEMR serves as a resource for policy makers and first point of contact for the State on energy and mineral matters.
IAEC is a nonprofit created to convene industry stakeholders across the advanced energy sector to identify, plan and act to address the evolving and shared supply chain, workforce, community, infrastructure and security needs. These needs center around advancements in nuclear and clean energy
The LINE Commission makes recommendations to the Governor on policies and actions of the State of Idaho to support and enhance the long-term viability and mission of the Idaho National Laboratory and other nuclear industries in Idaho.
Idaho Commerce is the economic development agency for the State of Idaho. In it’s mission, Idaho Commerce works to support and assist new and existing Idaho businesses and industries – including those in the energy industry.

Want to know what else Idaho has to offer?

View our energy incentives guide or site selection tool below. Still have questions? Contact us.

Energy Incentives Guide
Gem State Prospector Site Selection Tool
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