Idaho Power

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About Idaho Power

Idaho Power is an investor owned organization providing electricity in 2 states throughout the country including Oregon and Idaho. This service area also comprises 88 cities within these states. Idaho Power's patrons pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.34% below the average US price of 15.39 cents. The supplier partook in end user sales and the wholesale electricity market in 2021, with sales to end users equaling 15,405,799 megawatt hours and wholesale sales to other electricity companies equaling 1,339,089 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours produced by the company in electricity plants they own and additional megawatt hours that they acquired by way of wholesale channels. They produced 11,128,333 megawatt hours and purchased 6,829,255 megawatt hours on the wholesale market. In 2021, the company earned 86.97% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 6.21% wholesale customers. Their total revenue from electricity activities was $1,456,168,000.

The United States average monthly residential electric bill is $130.88, while the Idaho Power average is 16.90% lower at $108.76 per month. With 5,905,625.52 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types, Idaho Power is the 139th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels out of 3509 providers in the country. The supplier ranks as the 88th highest producer of megawatt hours created from coal out of 3509 providers in the country. The company's electricity generating plants have output of 2,509,104 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas. This amount makes them 127th highest out of 3509 providers in the nation for total natural gas generation.

Idaho Power Net Metering

Customers of Idaho Power can take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it allows people to sell electricity back into the grid.

Energy Loss

Losing electricity due to heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Electricity companies must report these losses. Idaho Power reported a yearly loss of around 6.04% of the electricity that they transmit. Idaho Power's energy loss levels result in a ranking of 6th best out of 3509 in the US.

Idaho Power Rate & Electric Bills

Idaho Power residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.093/kWh$143.22/mo.$70.24/mo.
795th11.03¢Idaho Power's Average residential price per kWh
1245th$108.76Average monthly electricity bill for Idaho Power's residential customers

Idaho Power Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Parent Company:IDACORP
  • Headquarters:1221 West Idaho Street
    Boise, Idaho 83707
    United States of America
  • CEO:Lisa A. Grow

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Quick Facts About Idaho Power

Idaho Power generates 47.68% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 277th out of the 3509 providers we track in the country.

As the 106th highest producer of electricity in the nation, Idaho Power produces 11,287,359.55 megawatt hours of electricity.

Idaho Power is 13th out of 3509 electricity companies in the country for total megawatt hours produced from hydroelectric power.

Idaho Power is the 77th largest electricity company out of 3509 electricity companies in the US based on megawatt hours sold.

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Energy Loss

Idaho Power's energy loss due to business operations.

-6.04%

Total Energy Loss

1,076,855MWh

1174 National Rank

Idaho Power Energy Makeup

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Idaho Power State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Idaho598,3901,390,345,675196.84%
Oregon19,95561,545,43983.16%

Idaho Power County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Ada County485,246111.03$108.18/mo
Adams County4,321111.03$108.18/mo
Baker County16,539210.48$116.98/mo
Bannock County86,362210.90$105.90/mo
Bingham County47,540210.97$107.23/mo
Blaine County23,868310.53$114.94/mo
Boise County7,549111.03$108.18/mo
Camas County1,044111.03$108.18/mo
Canyon County227,367111.03$108.18/mo
Cassia County24,46969.60$130.73/mo

Power Plants Owned by Idaho Power

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sweetwater County WY Coal 8,574,745.029,251,081,287.51,078.88
Langley Gulch Power PlantIdaho Power (100.00%)
Payette County ID Natural Gas 1,670,446608,145,598.2364.06
Humboldt County NV Coal 1,077,0681,324,422,041.931,229.65
Lemhi County ID Distillate Fuel Oil 2522,669.4906.78

Idaho Power Fuel Makeup

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
47.68%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
30.03%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
22.23%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%

Cities Idaho Power Has Coverage

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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Idaho Power FAQ:

What is the phone number for Idaho Power?

Idaho Power's customer service phone number is (208) 388-2323

What company is Idaho Power owned by?

Idaho Power is owned by IDACORP.

Who is the CEO of Idaho Power?

Idaho Power's current CEO is Lisa A. Grow.

How much is the average bundled bill for Idaho Power customers each month?

Customers of Idaho Power pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $108.76.

What percentage of Idaho Power's electricity is generated from renewable fuel sources?

Power facilities owned by or associated with Idaho Power generate 47.68% of their electricity from renewable fuels.

What percentage of Idaho Power's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?

Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Idaho Power produce 52.32% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.

How many states does Idaho Power offer service in?

There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Idaho Power including Oregon and Idaho.

What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Idaho Power customers?

Idaho Power's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average United States BUNDLED rate of 15.39 cents.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Idaho Power?

Idaho Power is associated with or owns 4 power plants.

What cities does Idaho Power have customers in in?

Idaho Power has customers in 88 cities.

How many counties does Idaho Power offer service to?

There are 27 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Idaho Power including Oregon and Idaho.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-08-01