Winter Weather May Impact Your Energy Use — and Your Bill 

As winter settles in, heating systems are working extra hard to keep indoor spaces comfortable. Idaho Power offers tools and tips to help customers stay on top of their cold-weather energy use and to help prevent surprises when winter bills arrive.  When temperatures drop, […]

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Idaho Power Welcomes Irrigators to Winter Ag Expos and Workshops

Idaho Power is preparing for the upcoming growing season with a series of agricultural expos and irrigation customer workshops across the state in January and February.  At each event, Idaho Power’s knowledgeable agricultural representatives will be available to meet with […]

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Give the Gift of Energy Savings

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No matter where you are on your holiday shopping journey — finishing up, just starting, or treating yourself — Idaho Power has some ideas to help you give the gift of energy savings: Go high-tech at home with a smart […]

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Tips for Decorating Safely for the Holidays

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As you deck the halls with lights this season, keep these safety tips from Idaho Power in mind: Use LED light strings, which are more efficient and safer than incandescent bulbs because they produce less heat. Inspect power and extension […]

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Save Energy and Stay Safe This Thanksgiving

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Preparing your Thanksgiving feast is no small feat, but taking a moment to consider your energy use can lead to big savings. Here are some quick and easy tips to keep energy use in check — and your home safe […]

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Prepare Now for Cold-Weather Outages 

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Although the average Idaho Power customer is without power for fewer than four hours per year, heavy snow on lines or strong winds can cause longer outages. As the weather gets colder, Idaho Power wants to ensure you’re prepared by […]

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Slay the Energy Vampires This Halloween

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Halloween is here — and while you’re hunting ghosts, don’t forget the ones that could be haunting your energy bill.  Phantom load, also known as standby power, comes from electronics that draw electricity even when turned off. The average American […]

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Halloween Safety Reminders 

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Keep festivities fun this Halloween with several safety tips from Idaho Power, especially for those with trick-or-treaters:  For more safety information, visit idahopower.com/safety.  Maria Willacy Communications Specialist mwillacy@idahopower.com 208-388-5978 

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Idaho Power Trout Stocking Boosts Fall Fishing

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Idaho Power recently added more than 70,000 rainbow trout to popular fishing spots in the middle Snake River for the benefit of anglers, with more planned for American Falls Reservoir in November. “Fall weather in Southern Idaho can be great […]

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