Kootenai County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kootenai County, Idaho Electricity Overview

Kootenai County is ranked as the 370th largest consumer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the nation with 2,302,177.61 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.

The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 15.72 cents, while residents of Kootenai County enjoy an average rate that is 35.74% less at 10.10 cents per kilowatt hour.

The electricity consumed by residents of Kootenai County is produced in other counties as the county has no power production sources.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Kootenai County is 7.01% lower than the state average and 29.16% lower than the nationwide average.

With a population of 168,317 citizens, Kootenai County is the 3rd largest county in Idaho.

Kootenai County is ranked 2704th out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per person. The county emits 1,865.18 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,302,178 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.68 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    313,942,093 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,865.18 kg

Coeur d'Alene, ID Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Coeur d'Alene home spend, on average, 10.32 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 3.17% less than Idaho's average price of 10.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 48th out of 237 cities in Idaho for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kootenai Electric. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Coeur d'Alene average is 25.18% lower at $110.47 per month.

Coeur d'Alene is the 7th highest ranked city in Idaho out of 237 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 99,207,245.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 16th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 727,499.45 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.50/mo.$75.01/mo.
48th10.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Coeur d'Alene
173rd$110.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Coeur d'Alene Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.6289.71,387,427133,503,922
Kootenai ElectricBUNDLED11.03131.24413,38345,576,394

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Post Falls, ID Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Post Falls home spend, on average, 10.32 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 3.17% less than Idaho's average price of 10.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 48th out of 237 cities in Idaho for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kootenai Electric. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Post Falls average is 25.18% lower at $110.47 per month.

Post Falls is the 9th highest ranked city in Idaho out of 237 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 71,179,133.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 16th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 521,965.71 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Post Falls

Post Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.50/mo.$75.01/mo.
48th10.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Post Falls
173rd$110.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Post Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Post Falls, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.6289.765,0211,387,427133,503,922
Kootenai ElectricBUNDLED11.03131.24413,38345,576,394

Hayden, ID Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Hayden home spend, on average, 10.32 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 3.17% less than Idaho's average price of 10.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 48th out of 237 cities in Idaho for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Kootenai Electric. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.64, while the Hayden average is 25.18% lower at $110.47 per month.

Hayden is the 18th highest ranked city in Idaho out of 237 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 28,567,150.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 16th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 209,486.58 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hayden

Hayden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.111/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.50/mo.$75.01/mo.
48th10.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hayden
173rd$110.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hayden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hayden, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED9.6289.71,387,427133,503,922
Kootenai ElectricBUNDLED11.03131.24413,38345,576,394

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Kootenai County, Idaho Details

Kootenai County, Idaho Net Metering

Of the 4 electric companies in Kootenai County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Kootenai County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.86% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.45%, Kootenai County is ranked as the 2544th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Kootenai County, Idaho

Providers In Each City in Kootenai County:

  • Athol, Idaho:
    • Northern Lights: 22.49%
    • Avista Utilities: 38.76%
    • Kootenai Electric: 38.76%
  • Coeur d'Alene, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Dalton Gardens, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Fernan Lake Village, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Harrison, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 100.00%
  • Hauser, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
  • Hayden, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
  • Hayden Lake, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Huetter, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
  • Post Falls, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Rathdrum, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Spirit Lake, Idaho:
    • Kootenai Electric: 27.58%
    • Avista Utilities: 27.58%
    • Northern Lights: 27.58%
    • Inland Power: 17.27%
  • State Line, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Kootenai Electric: 50.00%
  • Worley, Idaho:
    • Avista Utilities: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

Kootenai County, Idaho has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Kootenai County, Idaho?

By total customer count, Kootenai Electric is the largest electricity company in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Which electricity companies offer service in Kootenai County, Idaho?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Kootenai Electric25,782
2Avista Utilities9,608
3Inland Power630
4Northern Lights320

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-08-24