WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Challis

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Challis

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

Average monthly bill

January

$341highest

February

$259

March

$187

April

$128

May

$112

June

$96lowest

July

$101

August

$99

September

$99

October

$116

November

$198

December

$253

Carbon Emissions

436 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,529 kWh

Where does Challis’s electricity come from?

Challis's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Challis's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 32%. Wind provides 16% of the energy in Challis. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Challis.

48%

Hydroelectric

32%

Natural Gas

16%

Wind

4%

Solar

Solar energy in Challis

The state of solar in Challis

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

$11,934

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Challis

Salmon River Electric Coop Inc

Salmon River Electric Coop Inc Rates

Salmon River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Single Phase Master Metered (Non Demand) RV Parks (0-200)Fixed
Single Phase Residential (201-400 Amperage)Fixed
Single Phase Master Metered (Non Demand) RV Parks (201-400)Fixed
Single Phase Master Metered (Demand) RV ParksFixed
Single Phase Residential (801-1000 Amperage)Fixed
Single Phase Master Metered (Non Demand) RV Parks (401-600)Fixed
Single Phase Residential (0-200 Amperage)Fixed
Single Phase Residential (601-800 Amperage)Fixed
Single Phase Master Metered (Non Demand) RV Parks (801-1000)Fixed
Single Phase Residential (401-600 Amperage)Fixed
Single Phase Master Metered (Non Demand) RV Parks (601-800)Fixed

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