A heatwave, combined with low water conditions and population growth, is ramping up electrical use across the region. BOISE, Idaho — Multiple days of triple-digit heat around the West are straining the regional energy grid as air conditioners and irrigation […]
Idaho Power Asks Customers to Conserve Energy During Evening Hours
Stay Clear of Power Lines When Pruning Trees
Are you planning any yard work that involves pruning trees or planting them? If so, Idaho Power has several important safety reminders. Never attempt to prune a tree near power lines. In fact, keep a distance of at least 10 […]
Idaho Power Begins Snake River Restoration Work Near Bernard Landing
MARSING, Idaho — Idaho Power will begin work on a major Snake River water quality project this week with construction of a cofferdam at the upstream end of Rippee Island near the Bernard Landing boat launch. (map) The project will […]
Idaho Power Sponsors New Exhibit at Children’s Museum
Supporting customers and communities is an important part of Idaho Power’s role as a trusted energy provider. Through a new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Idaho in Meridian, the company helped create a fun, hands-on educational resource in the […]
National Go Fishing Day Coming June 18
Friday, June 18, is National Go Fishing Day. Idaho is an awesome place to enjoy fishing and the great outdoors. Here are three tips to help make your trip a success: Do your research. Idaho is home to trout, salmon, […]
Idaho Power and Advisory Council Continue Work on 20-year Energy Plan
Work continues this week on Idaho Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the fifth meeting of the IRP Advisory Council (IRPAC). The focus of this 20-year plan is to predict how much energy the company will need to serve […]
Help Keep the Power on by Preventing Fires
Record-high temperatures last week put southern Idaho on notice: Wildfire season is here. As always, Idaho Power is working hard to ensure reliable, affordable energy and proactively mitigate the risks of wildfires. The company is asking customers to help by […]
Idaho Power Coloring Contest Teaches Kids about Wildfire Safety
School’s out for summer (or soon will be) and many parents are looking for activities for kids. From now until July 14, Idaho Power is holding a coloring contest to help educate kids on the importance of wildfire and firework […]
Idaho Power Donation Supports Gooding County Search and Rescue
Promoting safety, supporting communities and providing recreation on the Snake River are all important goals for Idaho Power — and a recent donation to Gooding County Search and Rescue workers helps the company achieve all three. Idaho Power contributed $2,500 […]
Idaho Power Requests Two Rate Adjustments
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power has requested two rate adjustments with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) related to depreciation of assets and the company’s early exit from the Bridger coal-fired power plant. If both requests are approved as filed, […]