Morning News: Exergy Stops Idaho Wind Farm Development

Low Mortgage Rates Boost ‘Serial Refinancers’ – “”At one point, we used to joke it’s almost like going to the dentist,” he says. “There are people that we see almost every year when rates were dropping. But now that they’ve locked in, I think we’re done.” Gratz himself refinanced his house in Maryland about six times. You could say it’s one of the benefits — or hazards — of the job.” NPR

Exergy halts work on wind farm – “Exergy Development Group has ended its efforts to build the 116-megawatt package of wind farms this year. The renewable-energy developer gave up contract rights to build the wind generation plants in Twin Falls, Lincoln and Bingham counties, according to a filing this week with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. ” Idaho Statesman

Pulse growers target food service industry – “The pulse industry has received a specialty crop grant aimed at educating the food service industry on how to incorporate pulses into their product lines. The $50,000 grant was awarded by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture from funds available through a farm bill program that awards states block grants to improve the competitiveness of their specialty crop industries. “ Capital Press

Idaho colleges get more time to count students – “The numbers are used in various reports to state and federal government, and they affect how scholarships are distributed and schools are funded. Colleges and universities typically use the 10th day of class as a measuring stick because it cancels out students who enroll on the first day and quickly drop off, but the board’s staff found that deadlines vary at higher education institutions nationwide.” Associated Press