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 84 cities within these states. The supplier recently reported a total of 632,727 total customers. Exactly 22,486 of them are industrial accounts, 78,525 are commercial customers and 531,716 are residential properties. Idaho Power's patrons purchase electricity for, on average, 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.79% lower than the nationwide average rate of 15.74 cents. This makes the provider 701st out of 2892 suppliers in the US for lowest average electricity rate. In 2022 the company sold 86.09% of their total megawatt hours disposed via normal retail sales to end users. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce in their electricity facilities and additional megawatt hours procured by way of wholesale channels. Of the electricity sourced by the company, these two categories comprise 61.62% and 38.91%, respectively. Their revenue for 2022 from electricity activities was $1,642,534,000, with 84.44% coming from retail sales to end users and 8.88% from wholesale electricity sales.
The United States average monthly residential electric bill is $136.59, while the Idaho Power average is 20.45% lower at $108.66 per month. The provider produces 6,518,551.47 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources each year. Idaho Power ranks as the 98th highest electricity producer in the US out of 3526 providers. The company is the 116th highest provider out of 3526 companies in the nation for total megawatt hours generated from natural gas.
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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 6.74% of the electricity that they transmit. Idaho Power's energy loss levels result in a ranking of 7th best out of 3526 in the US.
Idaho Power Rate & Electric Bills
Idaho Power residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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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
Idaho Power Contact
- Website:www.idahopower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(208) 388-2323
- Contact Page:www.idahopower.com
- Social Media:
Idaho Power Service
- Rates & Plans:www.idahopower.com
- Outage Map:www.idahopower.com
- Outage Phone:(208) 388-2323
- States Served:
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Counties Served:
- Ada County
- Canyon County
- Twin Falls County
- Bannock County
- Bingham County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Idaho Power
Idaho Power generates 50.11% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 272nd out of the 3526 providers we track in the country.
By total customers, Idaho Power is the 72nd largest provider out of 3526 in the United States.
Roughly 50.11% of Idaho Power's total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Idaho Power customers are faced with outages lasting on average 140.26 minutes per interruption, with about 0.98 outages each year.
Idaho Power is 79th out of 3526 electric suppliers in the nation for total megawatt hours generated from coal.
Energy Loss
Idaho Power's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,238,736MWh
1213 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Idaho Power's Power Outages
140.26 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.98 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Idaho Power Energy Makeup
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Idaho Power Coverage Map
Idaho Power State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 613,269 | 1,477,176,411 | 1 | 96.93% |
| Oregon | 20,122 | 66,026,012 | 9 | 3.07% |
Idaho Power County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 518,907 | 1 | 11.89 | $106.79/mo |
| Adams County | 4,321 | 1 | 11.89 | $106.79/mo |
| Baker County | 16,539 | 2 | 11.09 | $116.93/mo |
| Bannock County | 89,517 | 2 | 11.62 | $104.26/mo |
| Bingham County | 47,540 | 2 | 11.78 | $105.73/mo |
| Blaine County | 23,868 | 3 | 11.45 | $112.15/mo |
| Boise County | 7,549 | 1 | 11.89 | $106.79/mo |
| Camas County | 1,044 | 1 | 11.89 | $106.79/mo |
| Canyon County | 251,065 | 1 | 11.89 | $106.79/mo |
| Cassia County | 24,469 | 6 | 10.15 | $126.53/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Idaho Power
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater County | WY | Coal | 8,712,046.11 | 9,056,056,811.59 | 1,039.49 | Yes | ||
BrownleeIdaho Power (100.00%) | Washington County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,087,723 | ||||
Hells CanyonIdaho Power (100.00%) | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,789,832 | |||||
Langley Gulch Power PlantIdaho Power (100.00%) | Payette County | ID | Natural Gas | 1,785,270 | 666,154,875.82 | 373.14 | ||
| Humboldt County | NV | Coal | 1,074,363 | 1,489,615,187.81 | 1,386.51 | Yes | ||
Oxbow (OR)Idaho Power (100.00%) | Baker County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 900,050 | ||||
Bennett MountainIdaho Power (100.00%) | Mountain Home | ID | Natural Gas | 725,648 | 399,073,598.56 | 549.95 | ||
Evander Andrews Power ComplexIdaho Power (100.00%) | Elmore County | ID | Natural Gas | 566,667 | 323,015,749.7 | 570.03 | ||
C J StrikeIdaho Power (100.00%) | Owyhee County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 377,063 | ||||
| Gooding County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 295,069 |
Idaho Power Fuel Makeup
Cities Idaho Power Has Coverage
- Aberdeen, ID
- Adrian, OR
- Albion, ID
- American Falls, ID
- Atomic City, ID
- Bellevue, ID
- Blackfoot, ID
- Bliss, ID
- Boise City, ID
- Buhl, ID
- Burley, ID
- Caldwell, ID
- Cambridge, ID
- Carey, ID
- Cascade, ID
- Castleford, ID
- Chubbuck, ID
- Council, ID
- Crouch, ID
- Declo, ID
- Dietrich, ID
- Donnelly, ID
- Eagle, ID
- Eden, ID
- Emmett, ID
- Fairfield, ID
- Filer, ID
- Fruitland, ID
- Garden City, ID
- Glenns Ferry, ID
- Gooding, ID
- Grand View, ID
- Greenleaf, ID
- Hagerman, ID
- Hailey, ID
- Halfway, OR
- Hansen, ID
- Hazelton, ID
- Hollister, ID
- Homedale, ID
- Horseshoe Bend, ID
- Huntington, OR
- Idaho City, ID
- Inkom, ID
- Jerome, ID
- Jordan Valley, OR
- Ketchum, ID
- Kimberly, ID
- Kuna, ID
- Leadore, ID
- Marsing, ID
- McCall, ID
- Melba, ID
- Meridian, ID
- Middleton, ID
- Midvale, ID
- Minidoka, ID
- Mountain Home, ID
- Murtaugh, ID
- Nampa, ID
- New Meadows, ID
- New Plymouth, ID
- Notus, ID
- Nyssa, OR
- Oakley, ID
- Ontario, OR
- Parma, ID
- Paul, ID
- Payette, ID
- Placerville, ID
- Pocatello, ID
- Richfield, ID
- Richland, OR
- Riggins, ID
- Rockland, ID
- Salmon, ID
- Shoshone, ID
- Star, ID
- Sun Valley, ID
- Twin Falls, ID
- Unity, OR
- Vale, OR
- Wendell, ID
- Wilder, ID
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Idaho Power FAQ:
When will Idaho Power power be restored?
Idaho Power's outages last, on average, about 140.255 minutes per outage.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Idaho Power?
There are 24 power plants owned by or associated with Idaho Power.
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 $108.66.
What percentage of Idaho Power's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?
Idaho Power produces 50.11% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Idaho Power?
Idaho Power's current CEO is Lisa A. Grow.
What company is Idaho Power owned by?
Idaho Power is a subsidiary of IDACORP.
What cities does Idaho Power offer service to?
Idaho Power serves 84 cities in the nation including Oregon and Idaho.
What percentage of Idaho Power's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Idaho Power generate 49.89% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
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 phone number for Idaho Power?
The Idaho Power phone number is (208) 388-2323.
How many counties does Idaho Power provider electricity to?
There are 27 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Idaho Power.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Idaho Power customers?
Customers of Idaho Power, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
