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Idaho Power

Idaho Power Company, a prominent utility provider in the United States, is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Established in 1916, the company has grown to serve over 500,000 customers across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, making it a key player in the energy sector. Specialising in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, Idaho Power is known for its commitment to renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric and wind power. With a focus on sustainability, Idaho Power has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its energy efficiency programmes and innovative grid management solutions. The company’s dedication to providing reliable and affordable energy has solidified its position as a leader in the industry, earning accolades for its customer service and environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Idaho Power's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Idaho Power's score of 49 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Idaho Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Idaho Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,530,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,530,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 7,274,162,000 kg CO2e in 2005 to the latest figure in 2023. Idaho Power's emissions profile indicates a commitment to transparency, as they disclose emissions across multiple scopes. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their reports. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of approximately 160.63 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023. Overall, while Idaho Power has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action in the future.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,957,324,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
7,964,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Idaho Power's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Idaho Power is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Idaho Power is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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