Electricity Price per kWh in Idaho

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Idaho, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
13.01 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$117.09
Data period
March 2026
Published monthly

Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate13.01 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost$117.09
Data periodMarch 2026

How Idaho compares nationally

Idaho rate
13.01 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
-31.7%
Category
much lower than national average

Idaho is below the U.S. average by 6.03¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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