public utility regulatory policies act of 1978regulatory
A U.S. law that opened the way for independent power producers by requiring regulated utilities to buy electricity from certain small or renewable generators at a price that reflects the utility’s avoided cost. Think of it as a rule that tells a big supplier to purchase from local producers at a fair rate, which can increase competition, spur investment in new generators, and affect utility revenues and rates—key considerations for energy and utility investors.
hydropowertechnical
Hydropower is electricity generated by capturing the energy of moving water—like a modern water wheel—usually from rivers, dams or flowing streams. Investors care because hydropower projects are long-lived, can provide steady, low-cost electricity and predictable revenue like a reliable rental property, but they also require large upfront spending and face risks from changing rainfall, environmental rules and water-use disputes that can affect output and returns.
webcasttechnical
A webcast is a live or recorded online event where people watch or listen to presentations, announcements, or performances through the internet. It’s like a TV broadcast but over the internet, allowing viewers from anywhere to tune in in real time or later. Webcasts are important because they let companies share information quickly and widely with audiences around the world.
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) will report its first quarter results on Thursday, April 30, in a news release before the stock markets open. The company will hold an analyst conference call that day at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the first quarter 2026 earnings.
All parties interested in listening may do so through a live Webcast or by calling 855‑761‑5600 for listen-only mode. The passcode for the call is 9290150. The conference call logistics are posted on the company’s website (www.idacorpinc.com) and will be included in the company’s earnings news release. Slides will be included during the conference call. To access the slide deck, please visit www.idacorpinc.com/investor-relations. A replay of the conference call will be available on the company’s website for a period of 12 months and will be available shortly after the call.
Background Information
IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA), Boise, Idaho-based and formed in 1998, is a holding company comprised of Idaho Power, a regulated electric utility; IDACORP Financial, an investor in affordable housing and other real estate tax credit investments; and Ida-West Energy, an operator of small hydroelectric generation projects that satisfy the requirements of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Idaho Power, headquartered in vibrant and fast-growing Boise, Idaho, has been a locally operated energy company since 1916. Today, it serves a 24,000-square-mile service area in Idaho and Oregon. With 17 low-cost hydropower projects at the core of its diverse energy mix, Idaho Power’s residential, business, and agricultural customers pay among the nation's lowest prices for electricity. Its 2,100 employees proudly serve more than 660,000 customers with a culture of safety first, integrity always, and respect for all. To learn more about IDACORP or Idaho Power, visit idacorpinc.com or idahopower.com.
