With the first year of the winter tiered rate structure, as well as the recent cold snap, your bill may have been higher than usual. We understand that this is a challenging circumstance, especially for our customers with electrically heated homes.

Tiered rates are designed to promote energy efficiency, and they help customers identify opportunities to manage their personal energy usage and monthly bill. By being energy efficient, we all have the power to control our costs and preserve precious resources.

See how you can use tiered rates to lower your electricity usage and monthly costs.

Here are five no-cost ways to cut your energy use right now and save on your bill:

		Set your thermostat to 68 degrees when you are at home (health permitting) and even lower at night and when you are away
		Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees—typically halfway between the “medium” and “low” setting (only if your dishwasher is early 1990s or newer)
		Wash full loads of laundry
		Turn off lights when not in use
		Open your curtains and blinds during the day to let the sun heat your home.

Visit our Energy Efficiency section for more energy- and money-saving programs, tips and tools for you and your home.

Find money-saving energy efficiency ideas specific to lighting, insulation and weatherization, as well as online brochures with winter and summer energy saving tips, a home energy-saving checklist and ways to manage your electricity bill.

Sign up as an Account Manager to get details on your usage, billings and payments, set up Budget Pay, update account information and more. You can also compare your usage year-to-year by reviewing past bills. To register as an Account Manager, you will need your Idaho Power account number and last payment amount. Once you have this information, click “Register Now” in the Account Manager box. It’s quick, easy and convenient!

If you’ve done all you can do to manage your usage and you’re still having trouble managing costs, there are people who can help. Learn more.