Idaho Power Residential Customers Will See Rate Increases, Effective Today

• By George Prentice
In a separate case pending before the Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Power has asked for approval to recover $40.2 million in expenses related to its energy-efficiency programs.
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Utilities, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy efficiency, energy rates, power bills

Touting Lower Costs, Idaho Power Asks to Join Regional Energy Market

• By George Prentice
In its request to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to gain support of the move, Idaho Power said joining the EIM could reduce net power supply expense to customers by as much as $4 million to $5 million annually.
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, power

Idaho Power's Request to Exit Coal Plant Comes With Rate Increase

• By George Prentice
If approved, a typical Idaho residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt=hours (kWh) of energy per month could see an increase of about $3.08 on their monthly bill.
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Idaho Power, coal power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, North Valmy Power Plant

Public Will Weigh In On Second Power Transmission Line for Sun Valley

• By George Prentice
The Idaho Mountain Express reports the expense "would have to to be paid by local governments, by ratepayers or by local improvement districts."
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Utilities, Idaho Power, Sun Valley, Ketchum, Idaho Public Utilities Commission

Ten-Digit Dialing in Idaho Coming Soon to a Phone Near You

• By George Prentice
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission says 10-digit dialing "will eventually drive seven-digit dialing into obsolescence."
• Tags: Citydesk, Idaho, Technology, Utilities, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, area code, Idaho area code

Idaho Power Requests Would Bump Residential Power Bills $3.48 Per Month

• By George Prentice
Customers are welcome to comment on the proposals at the commission's website, puc.idaho.gov. Comments are welcome through May 23. If approved, the rates could go into effect as soon as June 1.
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Idaho, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC

Idaho's Second Area Code to be Implemented in 2017

• By Harrison Berry
At the recommendation of telecommunication providers and commission staff, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission agreed to implement the area code to new phone numbers.
• Tags: Citydesk, Technology, area code, phone numbers, Idaho Public Utilities Commission

Solar Panels Unveiled Friday: 'World's Most Efficient'

• By George Prentice
Business magnate Elon Musk said Friday the new solar panels are the same size as traditional rooftop panels but produce 30-40 percent more power.
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, Elon Musk, solar energy, solar power, solar

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Sides With Idaho Power, Dramatically Reducing Terms of Solar Contracts

• By George Prentice
At a June 24 PUC hearing, not a single citizen testified in favor of Idaho Power's plan to dramatically limit its future contracts with solar energy providers. One-by-one, citizen witnesses stood before the commission to voice their opposition to the request.
• Tags: Unda' the Rotunda, energy, Idaho Power, PURPA, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, solar energy, renewable energy

PUC Hearing on Plan to Limit PURPA Solar: 'Everybody Has a Plan Until You Get Punched in the Mouth'

• By George Prentice
"I urge you to shake this off. It limits competition and free-market regulation of prices."
• Tags: Unda' the Rotunda, energy, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Power, PURPA, solar power, renewable energy, alternative energy

PUC: Idaho Power Should Man the Switch of Flex Peak Demand Response

• By George Prentice
"Now is a good time to let Idaho Power try its own program since the utility is not anticipating capacity deficits for the next few years."
• Tags: Citydesk, energy, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, IPUC

PUC: Fewer Phone Lines in Idaho Triggers Lower ITSAP Fee

• By George Prentice
The Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program was designed in 1985 to subsidize phone service for low-income Idahoans.
• Tags: Citydesk, Utilities, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, PUC, telecommunications

Here Comes the Sun: Idaho Power's PURPA Problem

But clean energy advocates argue for a solar solution

• By George Prentice
"They're saying, 'We acknowledge solar power. It's here to stay. That said, we don't think it's a good investment.'"
• Tags: News, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Conservation League, Idaho Alternative Energy, Idaho Solar Energy

Idaho Power Wants to Discontinue In-Person Visits Prior to Disconnections

• By George Prentice
• Tags: Idaho, Idaho Power, Rocky Mountain Power, Avista, Idaho Public Utilities Commission

Public Utility Commission Says 'No' to Idaho Power's Attempt to Curtail New Solar Deals With Small Producers

• By George Prentice
• Tags: energy, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Power

Back to Negotiating Table for 17 Idaho Wind Projects

• By George Prentice
• Tags: energy, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, wind energy

Green Light for Idaho's Largest Solar Project

• By George Prentice
• Tags: energy, Idaho Power, Idaho Public Utilities Commission