To start a request for new electrical service construction, call the Customer Service number below. Find FAQs, requirements and other information for installing new, or changing existing electrical service below.

Idaho Power Customer Service
Treasure Valley area: 388-2323
Outside the Treasure Valley: 1-800-488-6151
Then say: "New Construction," or press 4.

Before you begin your project, call Dig Line toll-free at 811.


Click for details about Idaho's overhead powerline safety laws.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs

Common Electrical Terms
Definitions for Electric Service (PDF, 83KB) Revised 6/9/08

Single-Phase (1-Ø) Service
Temporary Service Requirements (PDF, 67KB) Revised 6/9/08
Overhead Service Requirements (PDF, 96KB) Revised 6/9/08
Underground Service Requirements (PDF, 112KB) Revised 6/9/08
Reduced Charge Option Revised 6/9/08
Three-Phase (3-Ø) Service
Overhead Service Requirements (PDF, 181KB) Revised 6/9/08
Underground Service Requirements (PDF, 186KB) Revised 6/9/08
Changing Your Existing Service
Changing Your Existing Service (PDF, 29KB) Revised 6/9/08
Meter Bases – Guidelines
Meter Base Identification (PDF, 325KB) Posted 05/23/07