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 […]
Idaho Power employees rolled up their sleeves this fall to support nonprofits and public spaces across the Treasure Valley and Twin Falls area. During the company’s biannual Power of Community Day, employees and their families volunteered on projects that help […]
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 […]
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 […]
The next public meeting in Idaho Power’s long-range planning process is set for Thursday, Oct. 8. Idaho Power employees will discuss existing and future resources likely to be included in the utility’s 20-year energy plan. It will be the second […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Idaho Power employees and members of a public advisory council will meet Thursday, Sept. 10, to discuss key elements that will drive the utility’s 20-year energy plan. It will be the first monthly meeting of the company’s 2027 Integrated Resource Plan Advisory […]
If you’re spending Labor Day weekend on the Snake River, Idaho Power has some reminders to help you and your fellow travelers stay safe: -Stay away from dams. Don’t cross or tie up to buoy lines. These barriers help keep […]