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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated an investigation to evaluate whether the rate schedule of Idaho Power Company is unjust or unreasonable under the Federal Power Act. The refund effective date will be when the notice is published in the Federal Register. People interested in participating must file a notice to intervene within 21 days from the order's issuance. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides online resources for public assistance through its Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to Idaho Power Company to continue operating the American Falls Hydroelectric Project from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. This is in accordance with the Federal Power Act (FPA), which allows the project to operate under the terms of its previous license until a new license is granted or another decision is made. If a new license is not issued by February 28, 2026, the annual license will automatically renew, unless the Commission decides otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, Idaho Power can keep running the project under the existing license terms until a new license is issued.

Idaho Power Company submitted an application to amend the license for the Bliss Project, which is located on the Snake River in Idaho and partly on federal land. However, on March 18, 2025, they decided to withdraw this application. No one opposed the withdrawal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission agreed, making the withdrawal effective on April 3, 2025, which concluded the matter.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff will meet with members of the Burns Paiute Tribe to discuss the proposed Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project. This meeting, occurring on January 28, 2020, will be a teleconference. While the public, certain agencies, and Idaho Power Company can attend the meeting, only tribal representatives and Commission staff are allowed to participate. If sensitive information regarding Native American cultural sites is shared, the public will be excused during those portions. Interested attendees should contact Michael Davis by January 25, 2020, to receive the necessary teleconference details.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project in Idaho. This assessment examines the potential environmental impacts of continuing the project's operation at the American Falls Dam. The EA concludes that with certain protective measures, the project would not significantly harm the environment. The public is invited to view the EA online and submit comments within 30 days of the notice.