Idaho Power is a utility company that serves approximately 590,000 customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company has been providing reliable and affordable energy to the region for over 100 years. Idaho Power generates electricity from a variety of sources, including hydroelectric, coal, natural gas, wind, and solar. The company operates 17 hydroelectric power plants on the Snake River and its tributaries, which provide a significant portion of the company's energy supply. In recent years, Idaho Power has invested in renewable energy, including wind and solar projects, to help reduce its carbon footprint. The company also offers energy efficiency programs to its customers to help reduce energy usage and lower bills. Overall, Idaho Power is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to its customers in Idaho and Oregon.
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Idaho Power's energy comes from hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, solar, and biomass. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Idaho Power's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 32%. Wind provides 17% of Idaho Power's electricity. Solar provides 6% of Idaho Power's electricity. Biomass provides 1% of Idaho Power's electricity.
43%
Hydroelectric
32%
Natural Gas
17%
Wind
6%
Solar
1%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for Idaho Power customers is 10.39 cents/kWh. Idaho Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF- USE PLAN (OPTIONAL) | TOU | 7¢ to 26¢ |
| Master-Metered Mobile Home Park | Fixed | 12¢ |
In 2021, the average Idaho Power customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 118 minutes. In total, the average Idaho Power customer had their electricity out for about 161 minutes during the whole year.
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