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Electricity rates in Idaho

Homes in Idaho paid an average of 11.52¢ per kWh in 2024 (30% below the US average of 16.48¢), used 944 kWh a month and paid about $108.73 a month, according to the EIA.

Price per kWh
11.52¢2024 average, residential
Monthly bill
$109US $142
Monthly use
944kWh; US 863
Rank
50of 51, most expensive first

Cost to run an appliance in Idaho

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Per hour
17¢1.5 kWh at full power
Per day
69¢6 kWh
Per month
$21.01182.4 kWh
Per year
$2522,190 kWh

Uses the space heater's cycling average where it applies.

Cost to run common appliances in Idaho

ApplianceTypical usePer dayPer month
Refrigerator1.45 kWh17¢$5.08
Space heater6 kWh69¢$21.01
Window air conditioner3.2 kWh37¢$11.21
Central air conditioner29.4 kWh$3.39$103
Electric clothes dryer2.6 kWh30¢$9.11
Electric water heater13.5 kWh$1.56$47.28
Dehumidifier3.8 kWh44¢$13.31
TV0.4 kWh5¢$1.40
EV charger10.8 kWh$1.24$37.82

At 11.52¢ per kWh with typical daily use. Your rate plan and use will differ.

Questions people ask

How much is electricity per kWh in Idaho?

11.52¢ per kWh on average for homes in 2024 (EIA), up 4.3% from 11.05¢ in 2023.

What is the average electric bill in Idaho?

About $108.73 a month in 2024, for 944 kWh of use (EIA).

How does Idaho compare with other states?

It ranks 50 of 51 (50 states and DC) from most to least expensive per kWh.

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