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, […]
Wood River and Magic Valley Residents Can Enroll for Free Shade Trees
National Hydropower Day Reminds Us of the Power of Water
Reliable, affordable and clean: hydroelectric power remains the single biggest source of electricity for Idaho Power customers, a fact worth celebrating on National Hydropower Day Wednesday. The National Hydropower Association chose “Cleaner Communities” as the theme for this year’s National […]
Think Electrical and Driving Safety as School Starts
Like many companies, Idaho Power has employees who drive throughout our communities as part of their jobs. That’s why Idaho Power advocates for safe driving when children are returning to school and pedestrian traffic is higher. The energy company reminds […]
Enter Idaho Power’s Smart Summer Savings Giveaway for a Chance to Win a Smart Thermostat
Idaho Power’s Smart Summer Savings Giveaway kicked off this week! Customers are encouraged to share how they stay cool and save energy during the summer months for a chance to win one of 10 smart thermostats. Smart thermostats use an […]
Idaho Power Invites Businesses to Electric Vehicle Open House
Idaho Power is inviting Treasure Valley businesses to join them at an open house to learn about electric vehicles for fleet operations. Other area organizations, such as the City of Boise, Boise State and Republic Services, will be on hand […]
Safety First is the Motto for Campers This Month
The Southwest District Health Department added Hells Canyon Reservoir to the list of regional water bodies with potentially hazardous levels of toxins from cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae). Brownlee and C.J. Strike reservoirs are also on that list. Visitors should […]
Fires Banned at Some Idaho Power Campgrounds Due to High Wildfire Risk
Plenty of summer camping days remain, but campfires are now banned at some locations due to high fire danger. Currently, no fires or charcoal grills are permitted at Idaho Power’s Woodhead Park in Hells Canyon or Cottonwood Campground near C.J. […]
Idaho Power Volunteers Help Brush Up Nampa
Idaho Power’s Canyon–West regional office organized a Volunteer Power team at this year’s Brush Up Nampa event. More than a dozen employees grabbed their brushes and helped paint a home for an elderly family in Nampa. Idaho Power proudly supports […]
Beat the Heat, but Stay Safe in the Water
Summer temperatures send many of us to seek relief in the water. Idaho Power reminds customers to stay safe when recreating on the water near the company’s dams. It’s also the time of year when potentially harmful cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) […]
Idaho Power Works Year-Round to Keep Grid Safe, Reliable
Safety and reliability are among Idaho Power’s most important goals. The company works constantly to maintain and improve the grid to safely deliver as much energy as customers need when they need it. This effort starts with equipment that meets […]