Idaho Power Completes Fall Fish Release

Trout being stocked in the water

Idaho Power recently added nearly 80,000 pan-sized rainbow trout to popular fishing spots in the Snake River for the benefit of anglers. About 52,000 fish were released at C.J. Strike Reservoir south of Mountain Home. Another 19,000 were released at […]

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Long-range Energy Planning Meeting Will Focus on Forecasts

Image of Idaho Power sign at the Boise headquarters.

The next public meeting in Idaho Power’s long-range planning process is set for Thursday, Nov. 12. This will be the third monthly meeting of the company’s 2027 Integrated Resource Plan Advisory Council (IRPAC). The company produces an Integrated Resource Plan […]

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Don’t Let Energy Vampires Haunt Your Home

Phantom load graphic with images of a ghost, computer monitor and gaming equipment.

Ghosts aren’t the only things haunting your home this Halloween. Energy vampires — electronics that draw power even when turned off — can quietly use energy.   Phantom load, also called standby power, is the electricity electronics use when they are […]

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Cooler Weather Brings Opportunities to Save Energy

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After an unusually warm September and early October kept air conditioners running, cooler fall weather has finally arrived. Idaho Power encourages customers to take a few simple steps to stay comfortable, save energy and money, and help their heating systems […]

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Idaho Power Donation Helps Placerville Build New Pump Station

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Placerville will soon have a year-round supply of firefighting water thanks in part to a donation from the Idaho Power Foundation. Today, during the winter, the Placerville Fire Protection District’s firefighters have to leave town to refill their 4,000-gallon tankers […]

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Stay Safe this Harvest Season

Power lines near farm fields in the fall

As harvest season takes center stage, Idaho Power offers these reminders to help farmers and workers stay safe when working outside. Para obtener información en español, por favor visite nuestro sitio web.  You can also view Idaho Power’s video of […]

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Join Idaho Power for National Drive Electric Month Events

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Curious about electric vehicles (EV)? Idaho Power and community partners are celebrating National Drive Electric Month — a nationwide campaign running now through Oct. 12 — with two free community events in Caldwell and Pocatello. Explore a variety of EVs, […]

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Outage Preparedness Month: Be Ready in Case of Outages

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September is National Preparedness Month, and although Idaho Power keeps the lights on 99.9% of the time, the energy company reminds everyone to prepare for the unexpected.   Start by assembling a home emergency outage kit that includes flashlights, blankets, bottled […]

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