As farmers and field workers enter the busy fall season, Idaho Power offers some best practices to help them stay safe when working near electrical equipment outside. When working near overhead power lines: Use a spotter when moving equipment, and […]
Join Idaho Power to celebrate National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), Sept. 23–Oct. 2. NDEW is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. Electric vehicle (EV) owners are encouraged […]
September is National Preparedness Month, and Idaho Power is reminding customers of the ways they can be ready in case of an extended power outage. With continued wildfires throughout the region and fall storms always a possibility, it’s important to […]
Work begins this week on Idaho Power’s 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The focus of this 20-year plan is to predict how much energy the company will need to serve its growing number of customers and identify the best way […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]