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Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls Fiber encourage community awareness regarding misleading sales tactics
Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls Fiber are encouraging community members to remain vigilant after becoming aware of recent instances of misleading information being shared regarding local utility and fiber services.
Idaho Falls Power earns UAMPS System Improvement Award for new Peaking Plant
Idaho Falls Power has been recognized with a 2025 System Improvement Award from Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for its newly constructed Peaking Plant, an investment that strengthens local electricity reliability, enhances system resilience, and protects customers from volatile power costs.
Idaho Falls Power celebrates 125 years of community energy with ribbon cutting for new Peaking Plant
Today marked a historic moment for our community-owned utility as Idaho Falls Power celebrated the formal launching of its new natural gas peaking generation plant. This represents a major milestone in its 125-year legacy of reliable, affordable energy. “Since lighting the city’s first streetlamp more than a century ago, Idaho Falls Power has upheld a commitment to innovation, fiscal responsibility and low electricity rates,” said Mayor Casper. “This new facility carries that tradition forward.”
Idaho Falls Power Marks 125 Years of Community Energy with Ribbon Cutting for New Peaking Plant
Dec 04, 2025 marks a historic milestone for Idaho Falls Power (IFP) as the community-owned utility celebrates the official launch of its new Peaking Plant, an investment that strengthens local energy reliability while honoring 125 years of public-power tradition.
City of Idaho Falls signs long-term agreement to keep local energy affordable and reliable
After three years of negotiations with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Idaho Falls city leaders approved a 20-year power supply contract that will continue to keep local electric rates stable and affordable for years to come.
Idaho Falls Power Celebrates 125 Years of Serving the Community
This year marks an incredible milestone for Idaho Falls Power. We are celebrating 125 years of providing reliable, community-owned power to the residents and businesses of Idaho Falls!
Water levels to lower on the Snake River at the City Plant facilities for underwater dam inspection
Tourists, residents, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts are advised that water levels on the Snake River near the City Plant in Idaho Falls will be temporarily lowered starting the week of September 22 to allow for an underwater inspection of the hydroelectric facilities at the City Plant. The inspection is anticipated to last several days.
Improved Cedar Point Boat Launch Allows for Easier River Access
Idaho Falls Power, in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is proud to announce the successful completion of significant improvements to the Cedar Point Boat Launch, located south of the Gem State Dam. This collaborative project enhances recreational access to the Snake River and supports ongoing efforts to provide close outdoor community recreation opportunities.
