WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sun Valley

Idaho

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The State of Electricity in Sun Valley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$379highest

February

$298

March

$235

April

$140

May

$128

June

$103lowest

July

$107

August

$106

September

$106

October

$114

November

$222

December

$270

Carbon Emissions

453 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,587 kWh

Where does Sun Valley’s electricity come from?

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

48%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

17%

Natural Gas

11%

Solar

Solar energy in Sun Valley

The state of solar in Sun Valley

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

$11,147

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in Sun Valley

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Utilities in Sun Valley

Idaho PowerLost River Electric Coop Inc

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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