Boise, ID (CBS2) — Idaho Power has submitted a general rate case to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), requesting a significant rate increase of $199.1 million, or 13.09%. If approved, the new rates would not be implemented until at least January 2026.

The proposed increase includes allocations of $73 million for energy production and storage resources, $53 million for grid investments, $25 million for wildfire resilience, $20 million for labor, and $28 million for other investments. Idaho Power stated that the increase is necessary to cover the costs of safely and reliably providing electric service.

For the average Idaho residential customer using 900 kilowatt-hours per month, this could result in a monthly bill increase of approximately $21.66. Residential customers are expected to face a 17.35% increase, with Idaho Power also proposing to raise the residential service charge from $15 to $25, shifting more of the monthly bill to a fixed charge.

The IPUC will conduct a public review of the filing and is inviting input from customers. Copies of the application are available at IPUC offices, Idaho Power offices, and online at idahopower.com and puc.idaho.gov. Customers can submit written comments on the application (Case No. IPC-E-25-16) through the IPUC website.