Service Territory Overview

Twin Falls County has two main utilities — Idaho Power and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC). The simplest way to know which serves your property: check your electric bill. Or call us — we look it up before every estimate in Magic Valley.

Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC)

MVEC is a member-owned cooperative headquartered in Jerome, Idaho. It serves Jerome, Gooding, Lincoln, and parts of Twin Falls counties. Communities in MVEC territory include most of Jerome city, Gooding, Wendell, Shoshone, and Hagerman. Contact: (208) 324-2431 / mvelectric.com.

Idaho Power in Twin Falls County

Idaho Power is a regulated investor-owned utility serving most of Twin Falls city and county. Their Twin Falls construction team handles service upgrades. For outages: idahopower.com/outages or 1-800-488-6151. For construction: (208) 388-2323.

How Electrical Service Upgrades Differ Between MVEC and Idaho Power

The physical work is the same — new panel, meter base, service entrance conductors. What differs is coordination:

Idaho Power Service Upgrades in Twin Falls

We call Idaho Power’s Twin Falls construction department, request a disconnect date, complete the installation, and Idaho Power returns to reconnect. Typical scheduling: 3–10 business days. Can extend to 2–3 weeks in summer and irrigation startup season.

MVEC Service Upgrades

MVEC’s process involves their Jerome-based construction department. MVEC has different metering specifications than Idaho Power. We’ve completed service upgrades in MVEC territory throughout Jerome, Gooding, and Lincoln counties — we know their process and meter base requirements.

3-Phase Service — The Critical Agricultural Difference

MVEC’s cooperative structure sometimes allows more direct member-to-utility negotiation on service extension costs. Idaho Power’s rural 3-phase extension policies differ. We handle both utilities’ processes — and explain exactly what the process and cost look like for your specific property.

For Twin Falls County Farmers — Which Utility Is Better?

In most cases, you don’t get to choose — the utility serving your land is set. What matters is that your electrician knows how to work with that utility’s process. We work with MVEC and Idaho Power on agricultural electrical every week. When a pivot needs a new 3-phase service extension, we handle the coordination regardless of which utility serves your section.

FAQ

How do I find out which utility serves my Twin Falls County property?

Check your electric bill. Or call us at (208) 886-8454 with your address — we’ll look it up. You can also check Twin Falls County assessor records, which sometimes list utility service by parcel.

Can I switch from MVEC to Idaho Power or vice versa?

Generally no — utility service territories in Idaho are established by PUC order or cooperative charter. Properties within MVEC territory receive MVEC service. Exceptions exist only at territory boundaries, and require direct negotiation with both utilities.