WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kootenai

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Kootenai

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Kootenai

Average monthly bill

January

$232highest

February

$208

March

$143

April

$121

May

$101

June

$90lowest

July

$95

August

$95

September

$94

October

$109

November

$153

December

$170

Carbon Emissions

348 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,221 kWh

Where does Kootenai’s electricity come from?

Kootenai's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Kootenai's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 19% of the energy in Kootenai. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Kootenai.

45%

Hydroelectric

31%

Natural Gas

19%

Wind

5%

Solar

Solar energy in Kootenai

The state of solar in Kootenai

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$16,252

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

17 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Kootenai

Avista - IdahoNorthern Lights, Inc

Avista - Idaho Rates

Avista - Idaho has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed9¢ to 10¢

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