How Much Does 1,000 kWh Cost in Idaho?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,000 kWh in Idaho using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Idaho average rate
11.74 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$117.40
U.S. average cost
$175.70

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MetricValue
Idaho average rate11.74 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$117.40
U.S. average cost$175.70

Compared to U.S. average

Idaho (1,000 kWh)
$117.40
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$175.70
Difference
-$58.30

1,000 kWh in Idaho is less expensive by $58.30 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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