Idaho Power is a regulated electric utility founded in 1916, headquartered in Boise, Idaho. It provides electric generation and delivery to more than 620,000 residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers across a 24,000-square-mile service area covering southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company employs approximately 2,200 people and reports reliability of 99.9%.
Technically, the company's operations centre on hydroelectric power generation and the delivery and management of the electric grid. Its portfolio includes 17 hydroelectric projects, which form the backbone of its broader generation mix. Engineering and technology work spans grid reliability and outage response, energy efficiency programmes, billing and customer account systems, electrical safety education, and environmental stewardship tied to its operations.
Idaho Power has a stated goal of 100% clean energy by 2045, framing its work around what it describes as reliably powering lives with affordable and increasingly clean energy. It also works to keep prices below the national average and offers recreation opportunities at its hydroelectric facilities. The company's three stated values are Safety First, Integrity Always and Respect for All.
