Benewah County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Benewah County, Idaho Electricity Overview
When calculating by customer count, Avista Utilities is the largest electricity company in Benewah County.
Benewah County produces 7.02% of their required electricity and must purchase the additional 92.98% from other counties.
Benewah County produces 8,800 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Benewah County 1537th largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the nation for total sustainable electricity production.
Citizens of Benewah County consume enough electricity to emit 2,327.72 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 2498th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in the US.
At an average residential price of 10.98 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Benewah County benefit from a 31.41% discount from the US average rate.
The use of renewable fuels for electricity generation has gone down by 18.31% in Benewah County within the past 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
125,268 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.17 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,800 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
8,800 MWh
Production per Capita
0.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
22,134,307 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,327.72 kg
Recent Energy News in St. Maries
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,089 positions to 4,680th, from last year's value of 1,591st
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 869 positions to 4,680th, from last month's value of 3,811th
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 144 positions to 213th, from last year's value of 69th
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 36 positions to 472nd, from last year's value of 436th
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 86 positions to 213th, from last month's value of 127th
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 34 positions to 472nd, from last month's value of 438th
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate increased by 21.77% to 11.23 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.22 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 5.22% to 10.37 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.86 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 1.64% to 10.37 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.2 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 70th, from last year's value of 69th
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 70th, from last month's value of 69th
- In St. Maries, the residential electricity rate decreased by 0.55% to 11.23 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.29 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In St. Maries, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,077 positions to 7,279th, from last year's value of 2,202nd
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 516 positions to 2,900th, from last year's value of 2,384th
- In St. Maries, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 973 positions to 7,279th, from last month's value of 6,306th
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 147 positions to 2,900th, from last month's value of 2,753rd
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 44 positions to 169th, from last year's value of 213th
- In St. Maries, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 44 positions to 213th, from last year's value of 169th
- In St. Maries, the commercial electricity rate increased by 20.48% to 10.15 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 8.42 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 1.66% to 9.35 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.2 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 1.56% to 9.35 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.21 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the commercial electricity rate increased by 1.45% to 10.15 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,340 positions to 4,709th, from last year's value of 1,369th
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,289 positions to 4,709th, from last month's value of 1,420th
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate increased by 42.14% to 6.12 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 4.31 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate increased by 30.89% to 6.12 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 4.68 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 19 positions to 81st, from last month's value of 62nd
- In St. Maries, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 16 positions to 81st, from last year's value of 65th
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 4 positions to 265th, from last month's value of 261st
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 3.75% to 4.81 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 4.64 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 3.24% to 4.81 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 4.66 ¢ / kWh
- In St. Maries, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 3 positions to 265th, from last year's value of 268th
St. Maries Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
11.23¢ per kWh
- 0.55% lower than last month
- 21.77% higher than January last year
- 2.89% higher than the Idaho average
- 28.11% lower than the US average
- 213th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 86 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 144 since January last year
- 4,680th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 869 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,089 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.37¢ per kWh
- 1.64% higher than last month
- 5.22% higher than January last year
- 6.43% lower than the Idaho average
- 38.9% lower than the US average
- 70th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 472nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 34 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 36 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$152.62 per month
- 14.66% higher than last month
- 40.26% higher than January last year
- 9.12% higher than the Idaho average
- 1.1% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 99 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 146 since January last year
- 14,080th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,447 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,054 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$95.54 per month
- 3.97% higher than last month
- 5.22% higher than January last year
- 8.32% lower than the Idaho average
- 27.99% lower than the US average
- 64th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 2,427th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 606 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,325 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.15¢ per kWh
- 1.45% higher than last month
- 20.48% higher than January last year
- 12.04% higher than the Idaho average
- 23.93% lower than the US average
- 213th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since January last year
- 7,279th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 973 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,077 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
9.35¢ per kWh
- 1.56% higher than last month
- 1.66% higher than January last year
- 2.49% higher than the Idaho average
- 33.94% lower than the US average
- 169th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 44 since January last year
- 2,900th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 147 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 516 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$536.02 per month
- 16.79% higher than last month
- 39.97% higher than January last year
- 16.18% higher than the Idaho average
- 67.11% lower than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 144 since January last year
- 13,057th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,477 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,726 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$429.39 per month
- 3.06% higher than last month
- 1.13% higher than January last year
- 2.09% higher than the Idaho average
- 73.77% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 7,647th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 402 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 338 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
6.12¢ per kWh
- 30.89% higher than last month
- 42.14% higher than January last year
- 8.36% lower than the Idaho average
- 37.73% lower than the US average
- 81st in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since January last year
- 4,709th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,289 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,340 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
4.81¢ per kWh
- 3.24% higher than last month
- 3.75% higher than January last year
- 28.31% lower than the Idaho average
- 52.94% lower than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 265th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$14,878 per month
- 14.53% higher than last month
- 23.47% higher than January last year
- 121.46% higher than the Idaho average
- 55.87% lower than the US average
- 223rd in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 15,497th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,322 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,192 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$12,720.88 per month
- 1.89% higher than last month
- 2.55% higher than January last year
- 122.21% higher than the Idaho average
- 62.82% lower than the US average
- 223rd in the state out of 227 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 14,126th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 107 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,250 since January last year
St. Maries, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in St. Maries are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 27th out of 237 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the St. Maries average is 30.70% below at $95.64 per month. Avista Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in St. Maries results in the release of 5,895,955.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 51st highest in the state out of 237 cities. This total results in 1,997.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 9th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Maries
St. Maries residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Maries, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.41 | 95.64 | 1,381,282.46 | 143,756,850 |
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Plummer, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Plummer are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 63rd out of 237 cities in the state. With annual production of 8,800 megawatt hours, the city is the 10th highest producer of electricity in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $106.35 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Patrons in Plummer pay a 0.64% markdown compared to other citizens in the nation.
Electricity consumption in Plummer results in the release of 5,207,659.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 59th highest in the state out of 237 cities. Averaging 5,021.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 3rd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Wood/Wood Waste Solids is the primary fuel in Plummer, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Plummer is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plummer
Plummer residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plummer, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.41 | 95.64 | 1,381,282.46 | 143,756,850 | |
| Clearwater Power | BUNDLED | 11.98 | 142.82 | 134,162.32 | 16,069,329.07 | |
| Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.69 | 93.67 | 9,722.39 | 941,956.72 |
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De Smet CDP, ID Electricity Overview
Citizens living in De Smet CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.44% higher than the state's average price of 11.14 cents and 30.08% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. De Smet CDP has the 200th largest population in Idaho, with 163 residents calling the city home. Avista Utilities is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity consumption in De Smet CDP results in the release of 325,666.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 198th highest in the state out of 237 cities. This total results in 1,997.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 173rd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Smet CDP
De Smet CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in De Smet CDP, Idaho
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.41 | 95.64 | 1,381,282.46 | 143,756,850 | |
| Clearwater Power | BUNDLED | 11.98 | 142.82 | 134,162.32 | 16,069,329.07 |
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Electricity Production in Benewah County, Idaho
Power Plants in Benewah County, Idaho
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plummer CogenStimson Lumber Company (100.00%) | Plummer | ID | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 8,800 | 4,470,414.2 | 508 |
Benewah County, Idaho Details
Electricity consumption in Benewah County results in the release of 22,134,306.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 2558th highest in the nation out of 3230 counties and 21st highest in the state out of 44 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 2498th highest in the country for pollution per capita from electricity consumption, with an average of 2,327.72 kilograms of emissions per person. Wood/Wood Waste Solids makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Benewah County. Benewah County has one electricity plant.
Providers In Each City in Benewah County:
- Plummer, Idaho:
- Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility: 1.55%
- Avista Utilities: 75.70%
- Clearwater Power: 22.75%
- St. Maries, Idaho:
- Avista Utilities: 100.00%
- Tensed, Idaho:
- Clearwater Power: 50.00%
- Avista Utilities: 50.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Benewah County, Idaho?
The largest electricity provider in Benewah County, Idaho by total customer count is Avista Utilities.
How many power plants are located within Benewah County, Idaho?
There is one power plant located in Benewah County, Idaho
Which electricity companies offer service in Benewah County, Idaho?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avista Utilities | 5,763 |
| 2 | Clearwater Power | 1,412 |
| 3 | Plummer, Idaho Electric Utility | 997 |
How many electric companies offer service in Benewah County, Idaho?
Benewah County, Idaho is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
