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.
Industry Average
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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.
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. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Idaho Power's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 4,247,120,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 4,888,078,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions intensity for owned generation reported at about 160.63 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023, down from 178.96 kg CO2e per MWh in 2022. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Idaho Power's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions indicate a commitment to addressing climate change and improving sustainability practices within the energy sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
