Idaho Power
Idaho Power Company (IPC) is a regulated electrical power utility. Its business involves the purchase, sale, generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in eastern Oregon and southern Idaho. It is a subsidiary of IDACORP, Inc. The company's 24,000-square-mile (62,000 km2) service area generally follows the area around the Snake River and its tributaries.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electrical generation, transmission, distribution |
| Founded | May 6, 1915 |
| Headquarters | Boise, Idaho, United States |
Key people | Lisa Grow, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDACORP, Inc. and Idaho Power |
Number of employees | 2050 full time employees (2021) |
| Parent | IDACORP, Inc |
| Website | www.idahopower.com |
Idaho Power owns and operates 17 hydroelectric dams and three natural gas power plants. IPC also owns shares of two coal-fired power plants.
In 2007, electricity sold by IPC was 33% hydroelectric, 39% thermal, and 28% purchased from other generation companies.
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