Central AC Electricity Calculator in Idaho
A central ac in Idaho costs about $106.68 a month ($1297.94 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 12.70 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Idaho average rate | 12.70 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 3,500 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 8 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $106.68 |
| Typical yearly cost | $1297.94 |
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Calculator assumptions
This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 2,000-5,000 W, and we assume 3,500 watts for 8 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.
At this profile, the appliance uses 840.0 kWh per month and 10220.0 kWh per year.
Appliance calculator scenarios
| Scenario | Hours/day | Annual energy | Idaho monthly | U.S. monthly | Idaho yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 4 hours/day | 5110.0 kWh | $53.34 | $81.14 | $648.97 |
| Typical usage | 8 hours/day | 10220.0 kWh | $106.68 | $162.29 | $1297.94 |
| Heavy usage | 12 hours/day | 15330.0 kWh | $160.02 | $243.43 | $1946.91 |
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State cost and bill pathways for Idaho
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- Idaho household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
- Knowledge profile for Idaho — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Idaho electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Idaho — State electricity inflation analysis
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- Idaho electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.