1. What is the difference between single-phase (1-Ø) and three-phase (3-Ø)?
Residential loads are typically single-phase (1-Ø). Commercial and irrigation loads may have motors that require three-phase (3-Ø) power and those loads tend to be a mixture of single (1-Ø) and three-phase (3-Ø).2. I’m a new builder/contractor. What are Idaho Power requirements?
Please refer to the requirements documents, depending on your needs; Overhead or Underground, Residential or Commercial, and single phase or three phase.3. I just bought a house, can I request my power to be turned on or changed into my name online?
Yes. Click, or call 388-2323 from the Treasure Valley, or 1-800-488-6151 with your name, new address, old address and date activation is required.4. Can my panel or service be changed?
Yes, an existing service can very likely be changed. Refer to Changing Your Existing Electrical Service (PDF, 120KB). For information about Idaho Power approved Meter Bases, refer to Meter Base Identification for help prior to purchasing.5. Where does Idaho Power want me to put the meter at my new house?
On the side of the house toward the front, not in back or behind a fence. Refer to the Requirements for Single-Phase or the Reduced Charge Option (PDF, 93KB) for details.6. Are there requirements for temporary poles?
Refer to the Temporary Service Requirements (PDF, 59KB) and our Definitions for Electric Service (PDF, 168KB).7. Will I save any money by putting in my own trench, versus Idaho Power digging it for me?
You will pay Idaho Power less if you provide the trench, but your savings will depend on what it costs you to provide the trench. Idaho Power costs can be obtained several ways. See page 5 of the Reduced Charge Option (PDF, 93KB) for details.8. What are the requirements for putting in my own trench?
Refer to the Reduced Charge Option (PDF, 93KB).9. How deep does a trench for electric service need to be?
Thirty inches minimum. Please refer to the Reduced Charge Option (PDF, 93KB) for details.10. How many conduit bends (curves) am I allowed to use?
Not including the bend up to the meter or at Idaho Power’s equipment, 135 degrees total. Refer to the Reduced Charge Option (PDF, 93KB) for details.11. I am a large subdivision builder. Can I go online to submit several building lots that are ready for Idaho Power to install services at the same time?
Yes! Click to complete our new form, or call 388-2323 from the Treasure Valley, or 1-800-488-6151 with the lot, blocks and addresses. There may be other information requested of you to get services installed.12. Is there a way to submit my request to start new or temporary electric service for my construction project online?
Yes! Click to complete our new form, or call 388-2323 from the Treasure Valley, or 1-800-488-6151. There may be other information requested of you to get services installed.