Idaho Power proudly supports of the rural communities it serves — a commitment recently demonstrated by a $2,500 donation to the Oakley Valley Arts Council. The funds will be used to repair the sagging ceiling inside historic Howells Opera House, […]
Whether you are finishing your shopping list or just getting started, Idaho Power has ideas to give the gift of energy savings all year long. Stay warm at home with sweaters, blankets or other cozy accessories. Turning down the thermostat […]
Rural communities make up the majority of Idaho Power’s service area across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company has a long-standing commitment to serving these areas and pitching in to help those in need. One such opportunity recently arose […]
Idaho Power recently completed an innovative fish passage project that allows native rainbow trout to move between the Snake River and their spawning grounds in the Malad River in Gooding County. Much of the Malad has been off-limits to these […]
With the arrival of fall weather, Idaho Power offers these important reminders to help customers remain safe and prepared for outages. Idaho Power keeps the lights on 99.96% of the time, but weather-related outages can last longer. Sign up to […]
Drinking water faucets and the fish cleaning station at Idaho Power’s C.J. Strike campgrounds have been shut down for the winter. Water remains available at campgrounds in Hells Canyon as temperatures have been moderate, but parks staff will winterize the […]
Looking for a treat this Halloween? Find and reduce the phantom load in your home to save energy and money all year long. Phantom load — or standby power — comes from the many electronics that draw power even when […]
Work continues this week on Idaho Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the latest meeting of the IRP Advisory Council (IRPAC). The purpose of this 20-year plan is to predict how much energy the company will need to serve […]
In the past five years, drones have helped Idaho Power prevent outages, count salmon spawning sites, document raptor nests, study fish, inspect power lines without disturbing farmland and more. And the company’s use of drones, officially known as unmanned aircraft […]
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, […]