Ada County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ada County, Idaho Electricity Overview
Ada County is the 247th highest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours generated in the country.
There was a 5.32% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Ada County.
Ada County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 26.44% below the national average, at 11.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Ada County uses 2178.81% more electricity than it produces.
Ada County ranks 1st out of 44 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 6,700,000 megawatt hours.
Ada County ranks 5th out of 44 counties in the state for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.26 megawatt hours generated per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,785,489 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
297,765 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
297,765 MWh
Production per Capita
0.57 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
977,805,988 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,884.36 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Boise City
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Boise City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.67¢ per kWh
- 3.82% higher than last month
- 10.48% higher than April last year
- 1.88% higher than the Idaho average
- 31.01% lower than the US average
- 162nd in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 48 since April last year
- 3,489th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 257 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 941 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.85¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 8.53% higher than April last year
- 3.69% higher than the Idaho average
- 26.48% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 4,203rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 69 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,082 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$82.41 per month
- 19.02% lower than last month
- 2.87% lower than April last year
- 6.76% lower than the Idaho average
- 26.91% lower than the US average
- 98th in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
- 4,049th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,033 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,982 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.73 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 0.73% lower than April last year
- 1.42% higher than the Idaho average
- 21.57% lower than the US average
- 153rd in the state out of 237 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 5,042nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10 since April last year
Boise City, ID Electricity Overview
Residents of Boise City are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.69% more than Idaho's average price of 11.43 cents and 26.48% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.98 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Idaho Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the worst ranked city out of 237 cities in the state, Boise City emits 460,106,069.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 1,944.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 77th worst in Idaho for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Boise City, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boise City
Boise City residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boise City, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 106.74 | 5,570,816.47 | 660,676,304 |
Zips with electric coverage in Boise City, Idaho include: 83646, 83709, 83642, 83704, 83706, 83634, 83616, 83713, 83705, 83714, 83702 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Meridian, ID Electricity Overview
Residents of Meridian are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.69% more than Idaho's average price of 11.43 cents and 26.48% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.98 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Idaho Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the 2nd worst ranked city out of 237 cities in the state, Meridian emits 252,246,359.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 1,944.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 77th worst in Idaho for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Meridian, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Meridian
Meridian residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Meridian, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 106.74 | 5,570,816.47 | 660,676,304 |
Zips with electric coverage in Meridian, Idaho include: 83646, 83709, 83642
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Eagle, ID Electricity Overview
Residents of Eagle are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.69% more than Idaho's average price of 11.43 cents and 26.48% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.98 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. Idaho Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the 13th worst ranked city out of 237 cities in the state, Eagle emits 57,680,476.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 1,944.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 183rd worst in Idaho for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Eagle, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eagle
Eagle residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eagle, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.86 | 106.74 | 5,570,816.47 | 660,676,304 |
Zips with electric coverage in Eagle, Idaho include: 83646, 83616, 83714
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Electricity Production in Ada County, Idaho
Power Plants in Ada County, Idaho
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swan FallsIdaho Power (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 113,009 | ||||
ID SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Kuna | ID | Solar | 91,684 | ||||
Orchard Ranch SolarOrchard Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Solar | 43,572 | ||||
Hidden Hollow EnergyHidden Hollow Energy LLC (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Landfill Gas | 23,956 | 13,121,640 | 547.74 | ||
Barber DamEnel Green Power (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9,157 | ||||
Boise R DiversionUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,585 | ||||
MC6 Hydro FacilityMC6 Hydro Facility (100.00%) | Ada County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,802 |
Ada County, Idaho Details
Ada County has the 6th most power producing plants of any county in Idaho, with 7 total plants. About 977,805,988.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity use per year. This total results in 1,884.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2628th highest in the United States for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Ada County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 46.53% of electricity generation using this fuel. Taken together with Solar (45.42%) and Landfill Gas (8.05%), these three fuel types account for 297,765 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county's electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Ada County:
- Boise City, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Eagle, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Garden City, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Kuna, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Meridian, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Star, Idaho:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Ada County, Idaho?
The largest electricity company in Ada County, Idaho by total revenue is Idaho Power.
What electricity companies offer service in Ada County, Idaho?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Power | 27,292 |
How many power plants are in Ada County, Idaho?
There are 7 active electricity plants in Ada County, Idaho
