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Electric

The City of Weiser Electric Department has been providing reliable power to the residents of  Weiser for more than 100 years.

The City of  Weiser buys it’s power from Bonneville Power Administration and takes delivery through the Idaho Power substation located southwest of town.

  The Electric Line Crew consists of four journeyman linemen who are responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of the 25 miles of overhead line and 5 miles of underground line in Weiser.

Electrical Distribution System:

  • Personnel are available for emergency response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Electrical system operating voltage 7200/12470 Y
  •  Average peak load:  10.5 megawatts
  •  Average annual electric sales:  54,500,000 Kwh

Average number of customers:

  • Residential                 2400
  • Small Commercial      238
  • Large Commercial        97
  • Industrial                             1