Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Idaho
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Idaho. With an average electricity rate of 11.5¢/kWh and 4.8 peak sun hours per day, Idaho homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Boise
11.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · Idaho Power
Meridian
11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · Idaho Power
Nampa
11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · Idaho Power
Idaho Falls
11¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Falls Power
Pocatello
11.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $112/mo · Idaho Power
Coeur d'Alene
11.2¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · Avista Utilities
Twin Falls
11.5¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $115/mo · Idaho Power
About Electricity Costs in Idaho
Idaho residents pay an average of 11.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $120. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Idaho could spend an estimated $52,092 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Idaho is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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