Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net Income	$ 35,438	$ 20,977	$ 60,255	$ 50,465
Other Comprehensive Income:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	(536)	6	826	560
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	265	234	530	467
Total Comprehensive Income	35,167	21,217	61,611	51,492
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(137)	(76)	(25)	176
Comprehensive Income Attributable to IDACORP, Inc.	35,030	21,141	61,586	51,668
Idaho Power Company
Net Income	34,709	20,701	60,529	50,548
Other Comprehensive Income:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	(536)	6	826	560
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	265	234	530	467
Total Comprehensive Income	$ 34,438	$ 20,941	$ 61,885	$ 51,575