A desire to protect penguins and polar bears from the effects of climate change inspired a Boise 4th-grader to invent a solar project that earned her a national sustainability award. The need for clean energy is a worldwide problem that […]
Young Boise Visionary Wins National Award for Solar Concept
Win a New Smart TV with Idaho Power’s No Sweat Summer Savings Sweepstakes
Want to win a 60-inch ENERGY STAR® Smart TV? Idaho Power wants customers to tell them how you stay cool and save energy in the summer by entering the company’s No Sweat Summer Savings Sweepstakes! Simply fill out the form at idahopower.com or comment […]
Road Closure Will Restrict Travel Over Hells Canyon Dam
Maintenance work will cause traffic delays the week of July 29, and the road over the dam will be closed Aug. 5–8, with vehicles only allowed to cross between noon and 1 p.m. OXBOW, Oregon — Visitors to Idaho Power’s […]
Be Prepared for Possible Summer Outages
With continued hot weather, summer thunderstorms and an increasing risk of wildfires in our area, make sure you and your family are prepared for unexpected electrical outages this summer. Forest and rangeland fires can cause power outages, either because fire […]
Protecting Poles from Wildfire Cuts Costs, Improves Reliability
As temperatures increase, so does the risk of wildfire. In the past, energy companies have lost up to 60 percent of their wooden power poles in areas burned by fire. Idaho Power follows a two-step process known as pole clearing, […]
Updated Health Advisory Issued for Algae in Brownlee Reservoir
Updated July 17, 2019 The Southwest District Health Department has revised its health advisory for high concentrations of toxin-producing cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) in a stretch of Brownlee Reservoir on the Idaho–Oregon border. Visitors should use caution in […]
Beat the Heat with Summer Energy-Saving Tips and Programs from Idaho Power
Hot weather has arrived, and that can mean increased energy use as we keep our homes and businesses cool. Idaho Power has a few tips for staying cool and managing your summer energy use (and bill!) when it’s hot outside. […]
C.J. Strike Parks Remain Open While Dam Cutoff Road Closed for Upgrades
Visitors can still easily reach campgrounds, parks and other recreation sites by driving through Grand View while the Mountain Home Highway District makes improvements to C.J. Strike Dam Cutoff Road. GRAND VIEW, Idaho — Visitors to C.J. Strike Reservoir south […]
Jerome Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Idaho Power Energy Efficiency Incentive
Idaho Power recently recognized the City of Jerome for its commitment to energy efficiency. Upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment plant earned the city more than $931,400 in incentives from Idaho Power. The city’s efforts started in 2014 when it […]
Powering Awesome Sauce: GoGo squeeZ
With a facility capable of producing 2 million applesauce pouches per day, GoGo squeeZ in Nampa uses reliable energy from Idaho Power to create healthy snacks enjoyed around the world. From processing apples to cooking and packaging applesauce, the Nampa […]