This year, 155 Boise-area Idaho Power employees participated in May in Motion (MiM), an annual, month-long alternative transportation challenge. Idaho Power earned the highest award — Platinum — for having: Approximately 15 percent of the company’s Treasure Valley employees participate […]
The June issue of Connections, Idaho Power’s monthly customer newsletter, focuses on the company’s efforts to provide recreational opportunities along the Snake River. The lead story focuses on Idaho Power’s parks and campgrounds, several of which are a part of […]
Nearly 300 researchers and power engineers arrive in Boise on Sunday, June 24, for the 15th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS). In simple terms, that means studying ways to ensure reliable electrical service. “We started […]
Wildfire season in Idaho is something we can anticipate every year. Each summer, fires burn thousands of acres throughout Idaho Power’s service area. Since wood power poles have been an easy target in the past, Idaho Power’s vegetation management program […]
Visitors hoping to spend Independence Day camping in Hells Canyon should head to the internet first and reserve their spots now, according to Idaho Power recreation officials. The company’s four campgrounds in Hells Canyon are filling quickly as campers are […]
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved three Idaho Power rate decreases that will save the average Idaho residential customer 7.06 percent on their monthly bill. The decreases went into effect June 1. Two of the proposals come from annual […]
Several volunteers from Idaho Power are joining others in the Boise area to Paint the Town this week. This annual community event matches volunteers with senior and disabled homeowners to paint and/or fix up their homes. Idaho Power employees will […]
Idaho Power has proposed three rate decreases that, if approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, will save Idaho residential customers 7.04 percent on their monthly bills starting June 1. Two of the proposals come from annual mechanisms—the Fixed Cost […]
Watching sage grouse during their mating ritual is an unforgettable experience. Idaho Power works to avoid impacts to these magnificent birds when siting and building power lines near the areas where they live. Idaho Power biologist Aaron Utz has been […]
On May 23, Idaho Power Community Relations Representative Blake Watson handed over the keys to a retired company vehicle to Charles Ensz, fire chief for the Grand View Rural Fire Protection District. Once or twice a year, Idaho Power donates […]