Idaho Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Idaho

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Idaho

  • Population
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    1,939,033
  • Total Production
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    17,709,677 MWh / 9.13 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    25,355,771 MWh / 13.08 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    12,063,695 MWh / 6.22 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    5,352,908,526 kg / 2,760.61 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    5,645,982 MWh / 2.91 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Idaho

Idaho residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.121/kWh$0.092/kWh$141.37/mo.$71.93/mo.
5th11.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Idaho
7th$106.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Idaho Residents

Idaho Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Idaho's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average residential electricity rate in Idaho in 2024 is 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.10% less than the national average price of 16.12 cents.. The electricity market in the state is regulated, meaning citizens must choose their electricity supplier based on where they live. Of the 29 electricity providers most consumers will have only one option. Citizens in the state consume about 43.17% more electricity than is generated, resulting in the need to import electricity from other states. Idaho has increased the amount of electricity produced by hydroelectric sources by about 12.74% during the course of the past year. Solar power usage for electricity generation in the state has increased by 48.05% throughout the previous year. Residents in the state consume 13.08 megawatt hours of electricity each, making Idaho the 23rd highest ranked state based on electricity use per capita.

Residential Electricity Providers in Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Idaho PowerBUNDLED11.86106.745,570,816.47660,676,3048,723,935
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED10.9598.871,364,058.54149,303,2671,643,013
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.34101.43785,201.1789,049,993165,370
Kootenai ElectricBUNDLED11.78134.42408,062.3748,061,601
Idaho Falls PowerBUNDLED9.0287.46315,150.4128,439,041192,820
Northern LightsBUNDLED12.49131.76216,812.6127,080,027.79
Fall River ElectricBUNDLED10.87121.83188,864.520,537,788.7950,797
Clearwater PowerBUNDLED13.25145.27121,826.7416,141,469.56
United Electric Cooperative (Idaho)BUNDLED7.74130.0196,798.647,492,485.9
Idaho County Light & PowerBUNDLED12.11123.7548,387.125,860,505.2
29 providers total

Commercial Electricity Providers in Idaho

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Idaho PowerBUNDLED9.10417.574,114,789.4374,337,7638,723,935
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.70445.151,059,508.39102,729,5411,643,013
PacifiCorpBUNDLED9.55430.47567,018.7354,165,131165,370
Idaho Falls PowerBUNDLED7.41507.65375,972.4727,855,301192,820
Kootenai ElectricBUNDLED10.84512.02148,178.0716,068,281
Fall River ElectricBUNDLED8.05294.63113,363.839,130,785.7750,797
City of Burley ElectricBUNDLED7.67624.6576,754.225,888,610.5
Raft River Rural Electric CoopBUNDLED5.34820.1175,117.274,014,439
United Electric Cooperative (Idaho)BUNDLED6.64331.8867,863.024,505,593.49
Northern LightsBUNDLED12.23501.4249,595.356,066,728.18
28 providers total

Power Plants in Idaho

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
BrownleeIdaho Power (100.00%)
Washington County Conventional Hydroelectric 2,087,723
Rathdrum Power LLCITOCHU (100.00%)
Rathdrum Natural Gas 1,809,544679,753,835.46375.65
Hells CanyonIdaho Power (100.00%)
Conventional Hydroelectric 1,789,832
Langley Gulch Power PlantIdaho Power (100.00%)
Payette County Natural Gas 1,783,726665,165,412.94372.91
DworshakUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%)
Clearwater County Conventional Hydroelectric 1,444,551
Cabinet GorgeAvista Utilities (100.00%)
Bonner County Conventional Hydroelectric 815,740
RathdrumAvista Utilities (100.00%)
Rathdrum Natural Gas 779,307496,666,591.26637.32
Bennett MountainIdaho Power (100.00%)
Mountain Home Natural Gas 725,648399,073,598.56549.95
Evander Andrews Power ComplexIdaho Power (100.00%)
Elmore County Natural Gas 566,667323,015,749.7570.03
Palisades DamUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)
Bonneville County Conventional Hydroelectric 564,558
126 power plants total

Quick Facts

The burning of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has increased by 9.51% during the course of the previous 12 months in Idaho power plants.

With 878,879.28 megawatt hours produced from solar, Idaho is the 27th ranked state for total solar power production.

With a population of 1,939,033 residents, Idaho is the 39th most populated state in the nation.

Idaho has the 43rd highest total electricity generation in the nation, producing 17,709,676.61 megawatt hours.

Idaho consumers pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $106.41, which is 22.91% less than the US average bill of $138.02.

With 2,096 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Idaho is 43rd in the US for total megawatt hours produced from coal.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Ada County518,9072711.86$106.74/mo
Adams County4,3212111.86$106.74/mo
Bannock County89,5174111.58$103.91/mo
Bear Lake County6,327311.27$101.04/mo
Benewah County9,5092113.25$145.25/mo
Bingham County47,5404111.74$105.56/mo
Blaine County23,8684111.44$113.05/mo
Boise County7,5492111.86$106.74/mo
Bonner County46,4814211.62$115.30/mo
Bonneville County129,4965109.01$89.09/mo
Boundary County11,9662212.48$131.67/mo
Butte County2,573310.61$121.97/mo
Camas County1,044211.86$106.74/mo
Canyon County251,0652111.86$106.74/mo
Caribou County7,003439.26$89.88/mo
Cassia County24,4697510.16$126.00/mo
Clark County8392111.34$101.43/mo
Clearwater County8,7193111.29$106.40/mo
Custer County4,27329.50$124.62/mo
Elmore County28,39621611.86$106.74/mo
Franklin County14,0362211.34$101.43/mo
Fremont County13,3703411.05$114.34/mo
Gem County18,6922111.86$106.74/mo
Gooding County15,4222811.86$106.74/mo
Idaho County16,4945111.23$104.47/mo
Jefferson County30,427311.30$103.34/mo
Jerome County24,0812911.86$106.74/mo
Kootenai County183,5784411.24$112.22/mo
Latah County39,464212.02$120.58/mo
Lemhi County7,9485111.05$109.54/mo
Lewis County3,613212.04$120.91/mo
Lincoln County5,1842111.86$106.74/mo
Madison County50,9793111.18$108.69/mo
Minidoka County21,393911.56$108.89/mo
Nez Perce County41,8202112.03$120.73/mo
Oneida County4,514510.99$111.30/mo
Owyhee County11,8152311.86$106.74/mo
Payette County24,9282111.86$106.74/mo
Power County7,8543711.73$108.19/mo
Shoshone County13,124211.04$100.73/mo
Teton County11,4903110.94$118.80/mo
Twin Falls County93,69622311.86$106.74/mo
Valley County11,4762111.86$106.74/mo
Washington County10,4253111.85$106.64/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Idaho results in the release of 5,352,908,526.2 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 44th highest in the United States. This total also can be equated to a ranking of 39th worst in the United States for emissions per resident with an average of 2,760.61 kilograms of emissions capita. The state has 126 electricity producing plants, which is the 27th most in the country and 9th most when counting power plants per person. Idaho has about 47.43% of its electricity generated by Conventional Hydroelectric. Other fuel types used include Natural Gas at 31.47% and Wind at 12.83% of production.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
47.43%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
31.47%
WIND
Wind
Wind
12.83%
SOLAR
Solar
4.96%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
1.33%
OTHER
Other
1.99%

Idaho Net Metering

There are 29 companies in Idaho offering electricity. Of those 29, 12 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Idaho has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Idaho has 8 providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 6.48%. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Idaho ranks 48th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can help encourage private consumers to consider installing solar panels by giving rebates and tax breaks to people who choose to make those installs. With over $2000 or 20% in tax credits for solar purchases, Idaho has decent options for state solar tax credits. The state offers no rebates to citizens who are purchasing solar panels. Idaho offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who install private solar panels. Homeowners in the state do not have access to a sales tax exemption when installing private solar panels.

State Level Initiatives

Whether a consumer is able to easily find electricity options with renewable fuels is partially determined by statewide legislation. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity generation by electricity companies in the state. These guidelines are called Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Idaho does not currently have any standards set up that suppliers must adhere to. In addition, there are currently no low income solar programs to encourage low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Idaho, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Idaho

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Idaho?

The largest electricity supplier in Idaho by megawatt hours sold is Idaho Power.

Where does Idaho get its electricity?

Idaho's electricity is produced using primarily Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 47.43% of the fuel used in the state. Natural Gas and Wind also make up 31.47% and 12.83% respectively.

What is a good electricity rate in Idaho?

The average electric rate in Idaho is 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, so anything below this amount is better than most. The lowest priced provider is currently Lower Valley Energy, at 7.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

How many power plants are located in Idaho?

There are 126 electricity plants in Idaho.

How many electric companies offer service in Idaho?

There are 29 electricity suppliers offering service in Idaho.

What is the average electric bill in Idaho?

The average electric bill in the state of Idaho in 2024 is $106 while the nationwide average is $138.

Does Idaho have a deregulated electricity market?

No, Idaho has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single provider choice for their electricity needs.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Idaho?

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Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-07-26