As winter weather hits Idaho Power’s service area, snow-covered or icy roads can lead more vehicle collisions with power poles. If you are involved in or witness a car-pole accident, what should you do? This Idaho Power video explains how […]
Stay Safe in a Car-Pole Accident
Idaho Power Hosts Workshop on Long-Range Energy Plan
A workshop to examine the computer model used develop Idaho Power’s long-range energy plan will be the focus of Thursday’s monthly Integrated Resource Plan Advisory Council (IRPAC) meeting at the company’s corporate headquarters in Boise. This is the fourth monthly […]
Idaho Power Crews Ready for Snowy Weather
The first winter storm of the season hit Idaho Power’s service area last weekend, leaving much of our region covered in snow. The weather is great for reservoir storage and winter sports enthusiasts, but it creates extra work for Idaho […]
DNA Sampling Helps Idaho Power Biologists Track Endangered Trout
New technology gives Idaho Power biologists a helping hand in their quest to find where bull trout live in remote streams that feed into the Snake River. Using a new technique, crews look for traces of environmental DNA left behind […]
Winter is Coming — Be Prepared in Case of Power Outages
The average Idaho Power customer is without power for less than two hours each year, but with winter storms on the horizon, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Here’s how you can prepare for a winter outage: Bookmark our […]
Idaho Power Energy Advisor Gives 10,000th Presentation
Russ Weedon has been a familiar face in classrooms and communities across Idaho Power’s service area for nearly two decades. Over the past 18 years, Russ has delivered 10,000 presentations as an education and outreach advisor. His lessons cover a […]
Updated Idaho Power Website Helps Customers Choose EVs
Changing gas prices, battery technology improvements, environmental concerns and federal incentives are contributing to increased interest in electric vehicles (EVs). Idaho Power wants to help its customers better understand the technology. The company recently added several tools to its website […]
Snake River Reservoirs Enter Winter near Normal Levels
After two above-average years, water storage in the Snake River Basin is entering the winter at normal levels. Winter snowpack and water in reservoirs throughout the Snake River system largely determine how much water will be available for hydroelectric generation, […]
Save Energy While Savoring Your Holidays
Cooler weather means longer hours indoors, with the thermostat set to keep us warm. But the holidays don’t have to be an energy gobbler. Here are a few simple tips to keep energy use down while planning your Thanksgiving feast! […]
Pocatello Schools Save Energy, Money with Idaho Power Incentives
Idaho Power’s energy efficiency programs are a great way for customers to save energy and money. A recent example comes from eastern Idaho, where Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has earned $276,127 in incentives from Idaho Power for energy-saving measures. The […]