Spring 2023 Enrollment Is Open

Shade trees offer many benefits – including increased comfort, enhanced property values and improvements to air and water quality. Shade trees, when planted in the right location, can even help reduce energy used for summer cooling by 15 percent or more!

Consider whether you have an open space, away from any overhead powerlines on the west side of your house and if you have the means to plant, water and care for a tree. If you do, consider participating in the Shade Tree Project. Several species are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Note: Participation is limited to two trees per customer for the life of the program, and participants must have the legal right to plant trees on the property.

Enrollment typically opens to select counties twice per year – spring and fall. The spring 2023 offering is open to residential customers in the following counties*:

• Bannock
• Bingham
• Lemhi
• Oneida
• Power

Idaho Power has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to bring you the Energy Saving Trees online enrollment tool.

Once you’re enrolled, you’ll be able to:

• Select and reserve a tree. There are several species to choose from.
• Plant smart. Get information on the best planting sites for energy efficiency. You will be asked to map your house to see how energy savings change depending on which side of the house the tree is placed. Although the decision about where to plant is ultimately yours, the future of this program depends on the energy savings, so please choose the location wisely.
• Schedule your pickup date. You can pick up your tree on one of the following dates:
  • Pocatello 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27
  • Pocatello 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday April 29
  • Note: Trees will only be available on the dates and times listed above. You must be pre-registered and received your enrollment confirmation letter to pick up your tree(s).
• Pick upyour shade tree at the designated time and location. When you arrive, you’ll be able to talk with an expert, participate in planting demonstrations and get planting and care instructions. Trees come in 3–5 gallon containers and range in height from 4–10 feet, so please plan their transportation accordingly.
• Plant your tree as soon as possible to give it the best chance at a long and healthy life.
• Enjoy the natural beauty and energy savings for years to come!

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