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Idaho electricity rates by utility, 2025
Idaho homes paid an average of 11.83¢ per kWh in 2025, the 2nd lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 933 kWh a month for an average bill of $110. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 7.84¢ (Lower Valley Energy Inc) to 13.53¢ (PacifiCorp).
- 11.83¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.31¢ (+2.7%) vs 2024
- $110Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 933 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 13.37¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 12.08¢
How Idaho compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Idaho is 31% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.31¢ (+2.7%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 13.37¢ per kWh, against 12.08¢ in August 2025 (+1.29¢ (+10.7%)).
Every Idaho provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co | Full-service utility | 540,032 | 11.78¢ | $106 | +0.02¢ (+0.2%) |
| Avista Corp | Full-service utility | 129,181 | 11.84¢ | $107 | +0.22¢ (+1.9%) |
| PacifiCorp | Full-service utility | 75,599 | 13.53¢ | $120 | +1.42¢ (+11.8%) |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Full-service utility | 31,004 | 13.44¢ | $150 | +1.23¢ (+10.1%) |
| City of Idaho Falls (ID) | Full-service utility | 29,403 | 9.60¢ | $89 | +0.35¢ (+3.8%) |
| Northern Lights, Inc | Full-service utility | 18,172 | 12.17¢ | $136 | +0.67¢ (+5.9%) |
| Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 15,952 | 11.11¢ | $130 | no change |
| United Electric Co-op, Inc (ID) | Full-service utility | 5,169 | 8.50¢ | $134 | +0.60¢ (+7.6%) |
| Salmon River Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 2,426 | 9.87¢ | $123 | +0.88¢ (+9.8%) |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Full-service utility | 2,175 | 9.45¢ | $136 | +0.53¢ (+5.9%) |
| Lower Valley Energy Inc | Full-service utility | 1,663 | 7.84¢ | $84 | +0.61¢ (+8.4%) |
| Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 1,398 | 10.16¢ | $146 | +0.98¢ (+10.7%) |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 44 | 10.50¢ | $120 | +0.50¢ (+5.0%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.