Idaho Falls Power

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About Idaho Falls Power

Idaho Falls Power is a municipally owned entity providing electricity in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The company has 26,317 residential customer accounts, 4,472 commercial customer accounts and 6 industrial accounts within their service area. Idaho Falls Power averages 8.37 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their customers for residential electricity, which is 20.90% less than the average state rate of 10.58 cents and 43.57% lower than the nationwide average of 14.84. They engaged in retail sales and wholesale sales in 2021, with sales to end users adding up to 731,999 megawatt hours and wholesale sales to other providers totaling 126,520 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced by Idaho Falls Power is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce in their power facilities and additional megawatt hours procured on wholesale channels. These categories comprise 21.16% and 79.55%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. In 2021 the supplier had total electricity related revenue of $58,598,600, with 87.68% coming from retail sales and 8.18% from wholesale sales.

The national average monthly residential power bill is $131.84, while the Idaho Falls Power average is 35.48% less at $85.06 per month. Idaho Falls Power produces 233,443 megawatt hours from their generation facilities, which ranks them as the 9th highest producer of electricity out of 29 suppliers in the state. The provider produces 100.00% of their total generation, which is 233,443 megawatt hours, from sustainable fuel sources. The supplier is able to produce 233,443 megawatt hours from hydroelectric power sources, which makes them the 6th largest generator of hydroelectric power in Idaho out of 29 companies.

Idaho Falls Power Net Metering

Idaho Falls Power is one of 12 electricity suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.

Energy Loss

All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. Idaho Falls Power is no exception, as they have an annual loss of around 1.73% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the various companies who operate around the United States. Idaho Falls Power has earned a rank of 192nd best out of 3509 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.

Idaho Falls Power Rate & Electric Bills

Idaho Falls Power residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.101/kWh$0.065/kWh$124.87/mo.$57.64/mo.
154th8.37¢Idaho Falls Power's Average residential price per kWh
490th$85.06Average monthly electricity bill for Idaho Falls Power's residential customers

Idaho Falls Power Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:140 South Capital Avenue
    Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Bear Prairie

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Quick Facts About Idaho Falls Power

Idaho Falls Power is the 489th largest supplier out of 3509 electricity companies in the nation based on number of customers.

Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award

Energy Loss

Idaho Falls Power's energy loss due to business operations.

-1.73%

Total Energy Loss

15,152MWh

192 National Rank

Idaho Falls Power Energy Makeup

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Idaho Falls Power State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Idaho30,79557,123,8877100%

Idaho Falls Power County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Bonneville County121,77148.71$92.45/mo

Power Plants Owned by Idaho Falls Power

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Bonneville County ID Conventional Hydroelectric 110,764
Idaho Falls ID Conventional Hydroelectric 42,194
Idaho Falls ID Conventional Hydroelectric 40,101
Idaho Falls ID Conventional Hydroelectric 30,058
Idaho Falls ID Conventional Hydroelectric 10,326

Idaho Falls Power Fuel Makeup

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

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Idaho Falls Power FAQ:

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Idaho Falls Power?

Idaho Falls Power is associated with or owns 5 power plants.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Idaho Falls Power customers?

The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Idaho Falls Power is 8.37 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What percentage of Idaho Falls Power's electricity is produced from renewable fuels?

Electric plants owned by or associated with Idaho Falls Power produce 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.

How much is the average bundled bill for Idaho Falls Power customers each month?

The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Idaho Falls Power is $85.06. The Idaho average bundled bill is $104.56 and the nationwide average is $104.56.

What is the phone number for Idaho Falls Power?

You can reach Idaho Falls Power by phone via (208) 612-8430.

Who is the CEO of Idaho Falls Power?

Idaho Falls Power's current CEO is Bear Prairie.

What percentage of Idaho Falls Power's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?

Power facilities owned by or associated with Idaho Falls Power generate 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-08-01