Slay the Energy Vampires This Halloween

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

Halloween is here — and while you’re hunting ghosts, don’t forget the ones that could be haunting your energy bill.  Phantom load, also known as standby power, comes from electronics that draw electricity even when turned off. The average American […]

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Halloween Safety Reminders 

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Keep festivities fun this Halloween with several safety tips from Idaho Power, especially for those with trick-or-treaters:  For more safety information, visit idahopower.com/safety.  Maria Willacy Communications Specialist mwillacy@idahopower.com 208-388-5978 

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Idaho Power Trout Stocking Boosts Fall Fishing

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Idaho Power recently added more than 70,000 rainbow trout to popular fishing spots in the middle Snake River for the benefit of anglers, with more planned for American Falls Reservoir in November. “Fall weather in Southern Idaho can be great […]

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Watch for Power Lines During Harvest Time 

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As the harvest season takes center stage, Idaho Power wants to ensure farmers and field workers stay safe near power lines. A yearly reminder of the following tips can reduce expensive mistakes and can even save lives.  Maria WillacyCommunications Specialistmwillacy@idahopower.com208-388-5978 

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Be Ready as Part of National Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month. Although Idaho Power keeps the lights on 99.9% of the time, the energy company reminds everyone to prepare for the unexpected. With fall weather around the corner and continued potential for late-summer storms, power outages […]

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Cottonwood Campground to Close Next Week for Dock Upgrades

A row of boat docks along a desert shoreline, with a small fishing boat resting between two of them.

Idaho Power’s Cottonwood Campground at C.J. Strike Reservoir will be closed from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31 while the company installs new docks. Replacing the existing structures with new floating docks is the latest phase of a multi-year upgrade project […]

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Important Labor Day Weekend Safety Reminders

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As Labor Day weekend approaches, many of us are preparing to get outside for one of summer’s last great adventures. If you’re heading to one of the many recreation spots along the Snake River, Idaho Power has some reminders to […]

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