Are You Prepared for Cold-Weather Outages?

Flashlight and other items needed for outage preparedness.

Colder temperatures have arrived, and Idaho Power reminds customers this is a good time to prepare your home in case of weather-related outages. Although the energy company’s average customer is without power for fewer than three hours per year, heavy […]

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This Halloween, Beware of Phantom Load!

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

Halloween 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 power […]

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Energy-Saving Tips for Fall

Woman enjoying coffee and fall colors.

As the leaves begin to change and temperatures drop, fall is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Idaho Power offers several energy efficiency tips for the fall season: For more energy-saving tips, visit idahopower.com/save. […]

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Anglers Note: Fresh Crop of Rainbow Trout Added to C.J. Strike

Fine fall weather makes for excellent fishing conditions, and Idaho Power recently added 52,000 rainbow trout to C.J. Strike Reservoir. Idaho Power conducts two major trout stocking events in the Snake River each year, in coordination with the Idaho Department […]

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Watch for Power Lines While Doing Farm Work

Power lines near farm fields in the fall

As farmers and field workers enter the busy fall season, Idaho Power offers these reminders to help them stay safe when working outside near electrical equipment.  Maria Willacy Communications Specialist mwillacy@idahopower.com208-388-5978

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