Spooky season is upon us, and it’s a great time to find and reduce the phantom load in your home to save energy and money all year long. Phantom load — or standby power — comes from electronics that draw […]
Beware of Energy-wasting Phantom Load
Keep Halloween Fun and Safe for Kids
With Halloween less than a week away, it’s a good time to think about holiday safety. Idaho Power has several tips to keep Halloween fun, including some reminders about electrical equipment. If you have kiddos trick-or-treating: Ensure costumes are visible […]
Weatherization Programs Help Idaho Power Customers Stay Comfortable, Save Money
Low- and near low-income customers may receive free energy efficiency upgrades (up to $6,000 in value) to improve comfort and reduce energy consumption in an electrically heated home, whether they own or rent*! If a customer is eligible, a certified […]
Idaho Power is Looking for 2024 Engineering Interns
Idaho Power is taking applications for the company’s 2024 engineering internship program, which offers exciting, paid opportunities for the future leaders of the energy industry. Interns gain experience solving real-world challenges in several fields, working directly with Idaho Power engineers. […]
Fish on! Idaho Power Releases Trout for Fall Angling
Southern Idaho anglers have a few more chances to bring home dinner, thanks to Idaho Power’s annual fall fish stocking program. The company released 50,000 rainbow trout at C.J. Strike Reservoir last week and 19,000 more at the Bell Rapids […]
Know Before you Go: Water Shut Off for Winter at some Idaho Power Campsites
Winterization has begun at some Idaho Power campgrounds, and that means water to individual campsites at Hells Canyon and Copperfield parks is now off until spring. The U.S. Forest Service’s Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center is also closed. Although Idaho […]
Energy-saving Tips for Fall
A new season has arrived, and cooler weather is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for crisp fall weather. Idaho Power offers several energy efficiency tips to get your home ready for fall: […]
Watch for Power Lines, Farm Equipment and Cows
As farmers, field workers and homeowners enter the busy fall season, Idaho Power offers reminders to help everyone stay safe when working outside near electrical equipment. Be aware of overhead power lines, and assume all power lines are energized and […]
Students Get First-hand Look at STEM Careers at Swan Falls Dam Event
An innovative partnership between Idaho Power, Power Engineers and the College of Western Idaho brought students to Swan Falls Dam this week for an up-close look at potential careers involving drones, raptors, hydroelectric equipment and more. It was all part […]
Idaho Power Celebrates National Tradesmen Day
In honor of National Tradesmen Day on Sept. 15, Idaho Power acknowledges and celebrates their trades employees for being both masters of their craft and integral to the reliable, affordable service they provide across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. From […]