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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 Accepts UAMPS award

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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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.

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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.

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