Reliability is a central mission for Idaho Power. The company is proud to keep customers’ lights on and air conditioners humming 99.96% of the time. Rare as they are, outages can be a major inconvenience, especially if they occur during […]
If Summer Outages Happen, Be Prepared with Tips and a Checklist
Idaho Power Warns against Solar Scams and Misrepresentations
Idaho Power continues to receive calls from customers reporting misleading statements from individuals selling rooftop solar panels. Common fraudulent tactics from door-to-door salespeople include individuals saying that Idaho Power sent them, that they work for Idaho Power or they are […]
Idaho Power Equipment and Maintenance Help Protect the Grid from Wildfire
Idaho Power works hard year-round to protect poles and other equipment from wildfire, and workers stand ready to respond quickly when events like the Mud Lick Fire near Salmon, Idaho, occur. Over the weekend, Idaho Power wrapped wooden poles near […]
Buses Go Electric, Reduce Carbon Emissions
Idaho Power recently worked with Mountain Rides Transportation Authority (MRTA), serving Blaine County, Idaho, to electrify their buses. This month, Mountain Rides will electrify four of their buses on their path to reduce carbon emissions in the Wood River Valley. […]
Summer Energy Efficiency Guide Delivers Energy-saving Tips
Idaho Power’s 2021 Summer Energy Efficiency Guide is now available. If you missed it in your local newspaper, you can always find it at idahopower.com. This season’s guide includes tips on using energy wisely this summer, reducing your energy footprint, […]
Stay Clear of Power Lines When Pruning Trees
Are you planning any yard work that involves pruning trees or planting them? If so, Idaho Power has several important safety reminders. Never attempt to prune a tree near power lines. In fact, keep a distance of at least 10 […]
Idaho Power Sponsors New Exhibit at Children’s Museum
Supporting customers and communities is an important part of Idaho Power’s role as a trusted energy provider. Through a new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Idaho in Meridian, the company helped create a fun, hands-on educational resource in the […]
National Go Fishing Day Coming June 18
Friday, June 18, is National Go Fishing Day. Idaho is an awesome place to enjoy fishing and the great outdoors. Here are three tips to help make your trip a success: Do your research. Idaho is home to trout, salmon, […]
Idaho Power and Advisory Council Continue Work on 20-year Energy Plan
Work continues this week on Idaho Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the fifth meeting of the IRP Advisory Council (IRPAC). The focus of this 20-year plan is to predict how much energy the company will need to serve […]
Help Keep the Power on by Preventing Fires
Record-high temperatures last week put southern Idaho on notice: Wildfire season is here. As always, Idaho Power is working hard to ensure reliable, affordable energy and proactively mitigate the risks of wildfires. The company is asking customers to help by […]