Looking for a treat this Halloween? Find and reduce the phantom load in your home to save energy and money all year long. Phantom load — or standby power — comes from the many electronics that draw power even when […]
Watch out for Phantom Load!
Celebrate National Weatherization Day Wednesday, Oct. 30
National Weatherization Day celebrates weatherization programs across the country that improve the health, safety and energy efficiency of our low-income customers’ homes. Idaho Power, through collaboration with local community action partnership agencies and contractors, offers free weatherization programs for low-income […]
Idaho Power Crews Restore Power on Over 500 Storm-related Outages
Idaho Power crews responded to more than 500 outages across southern Idaho over the weekend as high winds, lightning and rain toppled trees and took down over 50 power poles. Many of the outages, which spanned from Wilder to Rupert […]
Idaho Power’s Exit from Coal Plant Lowers Customer Bills
Agreement to cease operations at the Boardman coal-fired power plant will reduce rates for Idaho customers. BOISE, Idaho — On Oct. 17, 2019, Idaho Power filed a request with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) to decrease rates for Idaho […]
Idaho Power Releasing Trout at Popular Snake River Fishing Spots
More than 70,000 rainbow trout are being released at Twin Falls, Bell Rapids and C.J. Strike Reservoir this week. Another 8,000 will go to American Falls Reservoir later this month. BOISE, Idaho — Fall weather is fine for fishing, and […]
Community Education Guide Showcases Presentations and Activities for All Ages
Idaho Power has expanded its community involvement with new presentations and activities for all age groups. From classrooms to senior centers and everywhere in between, Idaho Power proudly provides this service to the communities in our area. Energy advisors like […]
Video: New Substation Helps Power Growing Pocatello
Growth is happening fast across Idaho Power’s service area, and the company is working hard to meet the energy needs of new residents and businesses. With growth booming in Pocatello, Idaho Power recently built the Eldredge Substation to ensure our […]
Idaho Power, Parties Agree to Settlement on Customer Generation
An agreement filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will change the compensation structure for residential and small general service customers who produce some of their own energy using on-site generation such as solar panels. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Idaho Power Employee Shows Dedication to the Community
For Idaho Power Key Account Energy Advisor Leo Sanchez, community service is something he’s proud to do both on and off the job. Sanchez is engaged with many nonprofit boards and organizations, including the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Foundation […]
Shade Tree Program Gives Away 1,300 Free Shade Trees
Idaho Power rang in Energy Awareness Month with our biannual Shade Tree Program. The company distributed 1,300 free shade trees to customers in Bannock, Bingham and Power counties who pre-enrolled in the program. Customers could receive up to two trees […]