BOISE — Anglers, boaters and other river users may notice temporary changes to Snake River water levels during the first three weeks as part of an Idaho Power water quality improvement project. Starting Nov. 1, flows may increase below C.J. […]
River Project May Impact Snake River Water Levels from C.J. Strike to Swan Falls
Headed to an Idaho Power Campground? You May Need to Bring Water
Drinking water faucets and the fish cleaning station at Idaho Power’s C.J. Strike campgrounds have been shut down for the winter. Water remains available at campgrounds in Hells Canyon as temperatures have been moderate, but parks staff will winterize the […]
Watch Out for Phantom Load
Looking for a treat this Halloween? Find and reduce the phantom load in your home to save energy and money all year long. Phantom load — or standby power — comes from the many electronics that draw power even when […]
Twin Falls Reservoir Will Drop This Week During Dam Inspection
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The reservoir above the Twin Falls Power Plant will be lowered as much as two feet, beginning Wednesday evening, to allow for a routine inspection of the dam. This drawdown will restrict access to the Twin […]
Idaho Power Releases Thousands of Trout for Fall Fishing
Idaho Power stocked more than 70,000 rainbow trout at popular Snake River fishing spots this week, with another 8,000 destined for American Falls in November. BOISE, Idaho, October 21, 2021 — Summer may be over, but it’s still fishing season […]
Idaho Power and Advisory Council Continue Work on 20-year Energy Plan
Work continues this week on Idaho Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the latest meeting of the IRP Advisory Council (IRPAC). The purpose of this 20-year plan is to predict how much energy the company will need to serve […]
Drone Use Grows at Idaho Power, Improving Reliability and Promoting Fish Health
In the past five years, drones have helped Idaho Power prevent outages, count salmon spawning sites, document raptor nests, study fish, inspect power lines without disturbing farmland and more. And the company’s use of drones, officially known as unmanned aircraft […]
Wood River and Magic Valley Residents Can Enroll Now for Fall 2021 Shade Tree Project
Idaho Power’s Shade Tree Project encourages homeowners to plant shade trees to help shade their home, reduce energy use by up to 15% and improve local air and water quality. For a limited time, Idaho Power residential customers in Blaine, […]