EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-51215, and 333-00139 of Idaho Power Company on Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 33-56071 of Idaho Power Company on Form S-8 of our report dated January 31, 1997 appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Idaho Power Company for the year ended December 31, 1996. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Portland, Oregon August 5, 1997