Idaho Power keeps the lights on 99.9% of the time. While most customers are without power less than two hours a year, weather-related outages can last longer. As winter weather hits our region this week, Idaho Power offers these important […]
Be Prepared — and Stay Safe — if Winter Weather Causes Power Outages
Make Safety a Top Winter Driving Priority
Cold weather is here, and that means potentially hazardous roadways. Idaho Power, whose employees drive millions of miles per year, has some tips to help you stay safe this winter: First, prepare an emergency car kit ready with items like […]
Give the Gift of Energy Savings
Whether you are finishing up your holiday shopping list, just getting started, or picking up a little something for yourself, Idaho Power has some ideas to give the gift of energy savings: Go high-tech at home with a smart thermostat. […]
Check Your Holiday Lighting for Safety’s Sake
Hundreds of fires and injuries occur each year from holiday decorations, so add this safety checklist from Idaho Power to your list of pre-holiday preparations. Use LED lights, which are more efficient and safer than incandescent bulbs because they produce […]
Save Energy Cooking Your Holiday Meal
Prepping your Thanksgiving meal can be a lot of work, but taking a few minutes to think about your energy use can lead to savings. Here are a few tips to keep energy use down — and your home safe […]
Prepare Your Home Now in Case of Winter Outages
With colder weather here, Idaho Power says it’s 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 snow on lines […]
Boise School Receives Solar Program Grant
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Boise is the latest recipient of the Solar 4R Schools grant. The program is funded by Clean Energy Your Way–Flexible Option (formerly known as Green Power Program) participants and administered by Idaho Power. Solar 4R […]
Idaho Power Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week is November 13-19, and Idaho Power is celebrating by honoring generations of apprentices who power communities across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. An apprenticeship is a great way to train for a stable, rewarding, high-paying career in […]
Utility Scam Awareness Day: These Tips Can Help You Avoid Becoming a Victim
November 15 is Utility Scam Awareness Day and Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round, but especially as the holidays approach. The busiest shopping time of the year is often the busiest time for consumer scams, including […]
Beware of Energy-wasting Phantom Load
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 […]