Summer is finally here, and that can mean increased energy use as people keep homes and businesses cool. And for those still spending more time at home, energy use this summer could look different than in past years. Idaho Power […]
Beat the Heat with Summer Energy-saving Tips
What To Do If You Encounter a Downed Power Line
Hundreds of vehicle accidents with power poles occur each year in Idaho Power’s service area. Many of us may not notice unless the power goes out, but Idaho Power wants you to be aware of the dangers of downed power […]
Help Keep the Power on by Preventing Fires
Fires can cause power outages, affecting us all. That’s why Idaho Power asks customers to help prevent fires when using fireworks this Fourth of July and throughout the summer. Use safer options – like glowsticks instead of sparklers – and […]
Keep Safe Driving Top of Mind During this Dangerous Time of Year
Idaho Power — a longtime advocate for safe driving — has a firm policy requiring their employees, who travel thousands of miles every year, to drive attentively and put down their phones. The power company urges all drivers to join […]
Summer’s Best Shoshone Falls Views are Happening Now
The best time to get a selfie in front of Idaho’s most scenic waterfall is right now. For the next couple of weeks, water being released from reservoirs in eastern Idaho will be flowing over Shoshone Falls. For much of […]
Going Boating? Clean, Drain and Dry Your Boat to Protect Area Waters
For many folks in Idaho and eastern Oregon, summertime is boating season. Whether that means taking the boat out for water skiing, fishing or just a relaxing day on the lake, it’s important to reduce the risk of transporting invasive […]
Idaho Power Recreation Sites are Open; Campground Reservations Recommended
All Idaho Power campgrounds, parks, boat ramps and recreation access sites are now open. The company closed its recreation sites in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and began a phased reopening in May. Demand for campsites at the company’s […]
Idaho Power Donates Work Truck to City of Oakley
Idaho Power recently donated a truck to the City of Oakley, a small town located about 22 miles south of Burley, Idaho. Company representatives Dan Olmstead, Tom Behm and Jeff Mitton presented the vehicle to Oakley Mayor Larry Mickleson, Public […]
Scammers Target Idaho Power Customers
Scams targeting Idaho Power customers — both homes and businesses — have been on the uptick the last couple weeks. The most recent scam involves a call demanding immediate payment or service will be disconnected. The scammers are spoofing Idaho […]
Idaho Power Summer Interns Begin with a Virtual Welcome
Last week Idaho Power welcomed seven summer 2020 engineering interns, college undergraduates who will spend the next three months working with engineering teams across several Idaho Power departments — all from home. It certainly wasn’t a typical first day for […]