WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Post Falls

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Post Falls

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

Average monthly bill

January

$303highest

February

$266

March

$165

April

$134

May

$111

June

$106lowest

July

$111

August

$109

September

$108

October

$125

November

$185

December

$214

Carbon Emissions

397 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,392 kWh

Where does Post Falls’s electricity come from?

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

48%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

17%

Natural Gas

11%

Solar

Solar energy in Post Falls

The state of solar in Post Falls

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

979 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,648

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

16 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Post Falls

Avista - IdahoKootenai Electric Cooperative

Kootenai Electric Cooperative Rates

Kootenai Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Supplemental Residential RateFixed
Traditional Residential ServiceFixed
Net Metered Residential ServiceFixed7¢ to 8¢
Prepaid RateFixed
Automated Metering Opt‐out RateFixed

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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