WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Boise
Idaho
Idaho
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boise
January
$281highestFebruary
$194March
$132April
$112May
$105June
$102lowestJuly
$128August
$110September
$102lowestOctober
$113November
$159December
$202Carbon Emissions
376 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,319 kWh
Boise's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Boise's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 19% of the energy in Boise. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Boise.
45%
Hydroelectric
31%
Natural Gas
19%
Wind
5%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,265 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,655
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Idaho Power Company | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Idaho Power Company | See Details |
Idaho Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Master-Metered Mobile Home Park | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF- USE PLAN (OPTIONAL) | TOU | 7¢ to 26¢ |
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