IDACORP, Inc. Tracks Key Initiatives in 2013 Sustainability Report

Report details progress toward integrating sustainability into company's day-to-day operations.

BOISE, Idaho - IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) has released its 2013 sustainability report. Titled "Progress," the report was issued May 15 in conjunction with the company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The third annual sustainability report lists IDACORP's 2013 strategic sustainability initiatives, and details its progress toward achieving them. An in-depth metrics section provides a transparent view into the past year's performance in areas ranging from reliability to CO2 emissions and hatchery release numbers, among others. Readers also will find three short essays illustrating IDACORP's out-of-the-box solutions to support its commitment to sustainable operations.

"The title of this year's report reflects the progress we've made toward integrating the principles of sustainability into our everyday activities," said Darrel Anderson, IDACORP President and Chief Executive Officer. "And while we're proud of the past year's accomplishments, we're building on a tradition of financial, environmental and social stewardship that stretches back nearly a century."
While the report is primarily focused on Idaho Power's performance and results, the philosophical approach to business, responsibility and stewardship is consistent across all IDACORP subsidiaries.

The report is available to view and download online at idacorpinc.com/financials. An additional Supplemental Sustainability Reporting section is available at idahopower.com/sustainability, and gives readers further insight into numerous aspects of IDACORP's operations. A printed edition also is available in limited quantities and can be requested via email at [email protected].

About IDACORP, Inc.
IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) is based in Boise, Idaho, and was formed in 1998 as a holding company. IDACORP subsidiaries include: Idaho Power, a regulated electric utility; IDACORP Financial, an investor in affordable housing projects and real estate; and Ida-West Energy, an operator of small hydroelectric projects. IDACORP's origins lie with Idaho Power and operations beginning in 1916. Today, Idaho Power employs more than 2,000 people who serve more than 500,000 customers throughout a 24,000-square-mile area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. To learn more, visit www.idacorpinc.com or www.idahopower.com.

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Director of Investor Relations
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Kevin Winslow
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