With her three-year appointment, Grow joins two other Boise-area executives on the board that serves as a link between the Federal Reserve and the private sector. BOISE, Idaho — The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco recently announced the appointment […]
Idaho Power President and CEO Lisa Grow Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Salt Lake City Branch Board of Directors
Idaho Power Employee, Company Donations Focused on Food Insecurity in 2020
Donations from Idaho Power employees and corporate giving provided support for local foodbanks, Meals on Wheels, senior food pantries and other essential-service programs throughout 2020. Early in the year, Idaho Power donated $50,000 to the Idaho Foodbank, who has seen […]
Video: Documenting the Life of an Idaho Power Pole
Power poles are an essential part of Idaho Power’s electrical grid. The company uses thousands of wooden power poles across its 24,000 square-mile service area, which extends from southeastern Idaho to eastern Oregon. But how does a power pole come […]
Canal Bridge Closure Will Impact Travel at C.J. Strike Reservoir
The bridge will be closed through Feb. 20 while the Elmore County Highway District makes repairs. All Idaho Power facilities are open, but visitors may need to change their route depending on which locations around the reservoir they are trying […]
Idaho Business Leaders Echo Governor’s Concern over Ending Federal Emergency Declaration
BOISE, Idaho — CEOs of many of Idaho’s largest employers, representing nearly 40,000 employees, issued the following statement regarding legislative efforts to end the federal emergency declaration: “Idaho Governor Brad Little recently issued a stark warning about the efforts taking […]
Idaho Power Crews Help Avista Restore Power After Storm
Strong winds Tuesday night knocked out power for tens of thousands of Avista Utilities customers in north Idaho and Washington. On Wednesday, Avista accepted Idaho Power’s offer to send several crews, plus trucks and other equipment, north to help turn […]
Donation Helps Hailey Crisis Hotline Train Latino Leaders
Idaho Power recently delivered a check to support the Hailey Crisis Hotline’s Latino Mentoring Program. The nonprofit Crisis Hotline has been supporting mental health and social well-being in the Wood River Valley since 1987. To address heightened community needs during […]
Video: Treasure Valley Hops Farm Goes 100% Clean
The Obendorf family has raised crops in Canyon County since the early 1900s. They’ve grown hops for more than 70 years. This year, they’re buying 100% clean energy through Idaho Power. Obendorf Farms’ commitment to clean energy aligns with its […]
Be Prepared if Winter Weather Causes Power Outages
Be Prepared if Winter Weather Causes Power Outages Idaho Power keeps the lights on 99.972% of the time, but winter weather can lead to outages. And while the average Idaho Power customer is without power for fewer than two hours […]