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Electrical utility delivering affordable hydroelectric power
Idaho Power
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Electrical utility delivering affordable hydroelectric power
Overview
Idaho Power provides electricity to residential, business, and agricultural customers in a 24,000-square-mile area across Idaho and Oregon. The company relies on a mix of energy sources, with 17 hydroelectric projects forming the core of its low-cost generation, to deliver reliable power at affordable prices. It aims to reach 100% clean energy by 2045, and operates with a safety-first culture and a commitment to integrity and respect. Idaho Power is part of IDACORP Inc., a publicly traded parent company based in Boise, Idaho.
About Idaho Power
Industries
Energy
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boise, Idaho
Founded
1916
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 3.15% rate increase effective June 1, 2026 expands revenue if IPUC approves filings.
- Pleasant Valley Solar project partners committed $123,000 scholarships, strengthening community workforce development.
- Leadership transitions with new board chair and VP appointments signal organizational stability.
What critics are saying
- Consecutive rate hikes—7.48% January plus 3.15% June—risk customer churn to solar competitors.
- Union County formal letter April 15 demands B2H line weed accountability; regulatory fines likely.
- IPUC may reject or reduce proposed 3.15% rate increase, eroding revenue projections.
What makes Idaho Power unique
- Idaho Power maintains top-10 lowest residential and business rates nationally despite recent increases.
- Achieved fewest customer outages ever in 2025, demonstrating superior grid reliability.
- Integrating 328 MWh battery storage system to support 5,000 MW renewable energy influx.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Company News
Perpetua Resources has announced the commencement of detailed engineering and a procurement contract with Idaho Power for the Stibnite Gold Project, following successful basic engineering and financial updates.
Angelique Rood was promoted to Vice President at Idaho Power.
KETCHUM, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - Idaho Power is planning a power outage on Sunday on the north side of Ketchum.
Discover how a $85.6M DOE grant will transform the Lolo-Oxbow transmission line, boosting grid resilience and renewable energy capacity. Learn about the project's impact on hundreds of thousands, including the Nez Perce Tribe.
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About Idaho Power
Industries
Energy
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boise, Idaho
Founded
1916
Idaho Power is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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