- Below-normal water conditions and hydropower generation affecting carbon emission reduction targets.
- Wildfires posing a significant threat to grid infrastructure.
- Quagga mussels discovered in the Snake River, posing a threat to habitat and infrastructure.
Idaho Power
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Idaho Power disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.0M tCO2e (owned generation) + 1502603 tCO2e (purchased power) = 5526910 tCO2e total. By scope: Scope 1: 4.0M tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.0M tCO2e (owned generation) + 1502603 tCO2e (purchased power) = 5526910 tCO2e total
2023
Renewable Energy
54.85% (owned generation)
of total energy
Water Usage
369.0M gallons (consumptive)
2023
Waste
92.3K metric tons (hazardous waste)
2023
Energy Use
11.9M MWh (owned generation)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.0M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- More than half of our energy supply comes from carbon-free generation, including 36.8% from hydroelectric sources.
- Reduced carbon emissions intensity from Idaho Power-owned generation resources by 30% from 2005 to 2023 (midpoint of 2021-2025 goal).
- Carbon emissions intensity from all sources was 640 pounds per MWh in 2023—a 46% reduction from 2005.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions intensity from Idaho Power-owned generation resources by 35% (2021-2025 compared to 2005).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce overall carbon emissions intensity by 88% by 2030 (2023-2042 compared to 2005).
🔭 Long-term
- Provide 100% clean energy by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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