Boundary County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Boundary County, Idaho Electricity Overview

With a population of 11,966 residents, Boundary County is the 2355th most populated county in the United States.

Boundary County is the 932nd highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the United States, with a population of 11,966 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 110,979.39.

Boundary County's ability to provide 110,979.39 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric energy sources, has given rise to its ranking of 13th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the state out of 44 counties.

Boundary County is the 1334th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation, producing 110,979.39 megawatt hours.

Releasing 6,525,458.3 kilograms of CO2 gases, Boundary County has the 31st worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the state.

At an average residential rate of 10.64 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Boundary County benefit from a 30.62% discount from the national average price.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    163,667 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.68 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    110,979 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    110,979 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    9.27 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    6,525,458 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    545.33 kg

Bonners Ferry, ID Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.66 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Bonners Ferry, resulting in the city ranking 16th out of 237 cities in Idaho. City of Bonners Ferry Utilities sells an estimated 77,636 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $97.25 per month, while the Idaho average is $104.13.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bonners Ferry averages 1,694.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 4,226,568.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 62nd worst in Idaho for total pollution. The electricity used in Bonners Ferry has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bonners Ferry

Bonners Ferry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.108/kWh$0.092/kWh$140.39/mo.$59.70/mo.
16th9.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bonners Ferry
26th$97.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bonners Ferry Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.7990.771,375,604134,733,450
City of Bonners Ferry UtilitiesBUNDLED7.6881.5327,0282,075,026.89
Northern LightsBUNDLED11.50119.46210,56424,210,000

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Moyie Springs, ID Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.65 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Moyie Springs, which is 1.47% more than Idaho's average rate of 10.49 cents and 30.61% less than the US average of 15.34 cents. Selling an estimated 284.76 megawatt hours, Avista Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Moyie Springs averages 1,694.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 1,988,774.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 95th worst in Idaho for total pollution. The electricity used in Moyie Springs has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moyie Springs

Moyie Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.108/kWh$0.092/kWh$140.39/mo.$59.70/mo.
81st10.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Moyie Springs
73rd$105.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Moyie Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Moyie Springs, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.7990.771,375,604134,733,450
Northern LightsBUNDLED11.50119.46210,56424,210,000

Electricity Production in Boundary County, Idaho

Power Plants in Boundary County, Idaho

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Smith Falls Hydro ProjectSmith Creek Hydro, LLC (100.00%)
Boundary County ID Conventional Hydroelectric 86,367
Boundary County ID Conventional Hydroelectric 24,612.39

Boundary County, Idaho Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Boundary County averages 545.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2790th worst in the United States out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 6,525,458.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Boundary County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Boundary County is home to 2 power plants, which is 14th highest in the state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Boundary County, Idaho Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Boundary County providing electricity. Of those 3, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their consumers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Idaho has heavily restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

Boundary County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 6.46% of their energy lost per year. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.45%, Boundary County is ranked as the 2698th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Boundary County, Idaho?

Boundary County, Idaho has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Boundary County, Idaho?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Boundary County, Idaho

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Boundary County, Idaho?

The largest electricity supplier in Boundary County, Idaho by megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities.

Which electricity companies offer service in Boundary County, Idaho?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Avista Utilities9,554
2Northern Lights7,629
3City of Bonners Ferry Utilities2,831

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-08-19