WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Melba

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Melba

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

Average monthly bill

January

$296highest

February

$224

March

$139

April

$118

May

$110

June

$105lowest

July

$131

August

$112

September

$108

October

$115

November

$167

December

$232

Carbon Emissions

381 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,334 kWh

Where does Melba’s electricity come from?

Melba's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Melba's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 17% of the energy in Melba. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Melba.

48%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

17%

Natural Gas

11%

Solar

Solar energy in Melba

The state of solar in Melba

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,299

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Melba

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Utilities in Melba

Idaho Power

Idaho Power Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 16¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME-OF- USE PLAN (OPTIONAL) TOU7¢ to 26¢
Master-Metered Mobile Home Park Residential ServiceFixed12¢

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