WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Idaho
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Idaho
January
$329highestFebruary
$219March
$140April
$147May
$136June
$130lowestJuly
$166August
$152September
$136October
$150November
$168December
$214Carbon Emissions
255 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,207 kWh
Idaho's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Solar, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Idaho's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 23%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Idaho. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Idaho.
51%
Hydroelectric
23%
Natural Gas
14%
Solar
12%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,299 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,707
Average system cost
14 years
Payback period
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 1 $400 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Up to $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | From $0.07-$0.94 per sq.ft. | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Inland Power & Light | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 2 $600 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $62/ton | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Idaho Power Company | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Up to $100 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Up to $93 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Idaho Power Company | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $62/ton | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $750 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $4 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 2 & above $550 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 1 $175 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $1,800 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $600 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $550 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Up to $3,250 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 2 $200 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Up to $750 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Inland Power & Light | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $13 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $1,000 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 1 $300 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $3,500 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $3 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Up to $93 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Up to $62 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | Up to $10.00 per sq.ft. | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $900 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
Kootenai Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Prepaid Rate | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Traditional Residential Service | TOU | |
| Net Metered Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Rate | TOU |
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 TIME-OF- USE PLAN (OPTIONAL) | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| Master-Metered Mobile Home Park Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 200¢ |
Idaho Cnty L&P Coop Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Residential Service SCHEDULE A | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm and Residential Service Net Metering SCHEDULE N-M/FR | Fixed |
City of Bonners Ferry has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential: R1PO | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential: R1PI | Fixed | 6¢ |
Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Low Usage Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
City of Minidoka has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Rate - GS | Fixed | 8¢ |
City of Heyburn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electricial Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
Raft River Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (No Demand) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential (Demand) | Fixed | 6¢ to 625¢ |
| Residential (No Demand) - Western Division | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential (Demand) - Western Division | Fixed | 6¢ to 625¢ |
Clearwater Power Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate Schedule 1-1 | Fixed | 9¢ to 197¢ |
South Side Electric, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 5¢ |
City of Soda Springs has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential/Trailer Court/RV Monthly Bill | Fixed | 10¢ |
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service- Residential-Three Phase | Fixed | 9¢ |
| General Service Residential-Single Phase | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Secure Energy Rate Plan (SERP) | Fixed | 12¢ |
Missoula Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 7¢ to 200¢ |
Northern Lights, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule 1: Residential, Seasonal and Small Commercial (Multi-Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Rate Schedule 1: Residential, Seasonal and Small Commercial (Single Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
Avista - Idaho 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 11¢ |
Lower Valley Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Residential Service (under 10 kW) | Fixed | 6¢ |
Inland Power & Light Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- Single Phase | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential- Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ |
City of Albion has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Plummer has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Rocky Mountain Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Small Power (Residential and Farm) | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Optional Time of Day - Residential Service | TOU | 7¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| General Service - Large Power (Residential and Farm) | Fixed | 6¢ to 1600¢ |
Idaho Falls Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
United Electric Co-op, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL RATE | Fixed | 7¢ |
City of Burley has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
Salmon River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single Phase Service (601-800 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase Service (801-1000 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase Service (401-600 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase Service (0-200 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase Service (201-400 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Single Phase Service (1001-1200 Amp) | Fixed | 6¢ |
City of Weiser has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
City of Rupert has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
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