WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Banks

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Banks

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

Average monthly bill

January

$406highest

February

$254

March

$176

April

$140

May

$130

June

$123lowest

July

$155

August

$135

September

$125

October

$141

November

$196

December

$261

Carbon Emissions

460 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,612 kWh

Where does Banks’s electricity come from?

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

48%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

17%

Natural Gas

11%

Solar

Solar energy in Banks

The state of solar in Banks

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

$14,706

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Banks

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Utilities in Banks

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

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