Latest News and Updates

Meet and Greet with our New General Manager

Stop by Monday, June 22 between 4-6 p.m. at our North Parking Lot and grab a sweet summer treat and meet Idaho Falls Power and Fiber's new General Manager, Chris Fredericksen

Gem State Fishing Area Closed June 17-19

The Gem State Fishing Area will be temporarily closed to all traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m. June 17-19. This closure allows maintenance crews to remove dense underbrush and woody debris as part of ongoing wildfire prevention and habitat improvement efforts. We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation while this work is underway, and we look forward to welcoming visitors back once the area is cleared and safe. The Cedar Point Boat Ramp is still open.

General Manager named for Idaho Falls Power

Chris Fredericksen has been appointed as the new General Manager of Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls Fiber, pending City Council confirmation.

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Idaho Falls Wastewater Plant Cuts Energy Use, Saves Thousands with Smart Upgrades

The City of Idaho Falls Wastewater Plant was recently recognized by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and Idaho Falls Power for completing a series of energy-saving upgrades. Those improvements are expected to generate more than $21,000 in annual energy cost savings while reducing electricity use by over 472,000 kilowatt-hours each year.

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Idaho Falls Power now accepting 2026 Youth Rally scholarship applications

Idaho Falls Power (IFP) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Rally Scholarship program, continuing its commitment to invest in the next generation of community leaders.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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