New GM of Idaho Falls Power Details How New Peaking Plant Will Benefit Utility, Customers

New GM of Idaho Falls Power Details How New Peaking Plant Will Benefit Utility, Customers

July 20, 2026 · 29 min

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Chris Fredericksen discusses the benefits of a new natural gas peaking plant for Idaho Falls Power and its customers, along with workforce challenges in the power sector.

In the latest episode of the Public Power Now podcast, Chris Fredericksen, the new General Manager of Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls Fiber, details how the public power utility and its customers will benefit from a new 17.5-megawatt natural gas peaking plant. He also discusses how the public power utility is tackling workforce challenges including efforts to let students know about career opportunities in the power sector. This episode is brought to you by Caterpillar Energy Services. Ener...

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