How Idaho Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Idaho Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Electric Co-op, Inc | 7.89 | 5,100 | -3.87 | -$418 |
| Avista Corp | 11.62 | 128,226 | -0.14 | -$15 |
| Idaho Power Co (this page) | 11.76 | 525,751 | — | — |
| PacifiCorp | 12.11 | 74,170 | +0.35 | +$37 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Idaho Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Idaho Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Idaho Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Idaho Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Adams | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Boise | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Camas | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Canyon | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Elmore | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Gem | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
| Gooding | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$489 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 24 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.65 | 11.76 | +1.0% |
| Residential customers | 510,236 | 525,751 | +3.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Idaho electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Idaho Power bill
Idaho is a regulated retail market — Idaho Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.idaho.gov.
Counties served (ID, EIA-861 2024)
Ada · Adams · Bannock · Bingham · Blaine · Boise · Camas · Canyon · Cassia · Elmore · Gem · Gooding · Idaho · Jerome · Lemhi · Lincoln · Minidoka · Oneida · Owyhee · Payette · Power · Twin Falls · Valley · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Idaho Power Co more expensive than other Idaho utilities?
- Idaho Power Co customers paid an average 11.76 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Idaho volume-weighted average of 11.60 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Idaho Power Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Idaho has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (puc.idaho.gov).
- How many customers does Idaho Power Co have?
- 525,751 residential customers in Idaho in 2024 across 24 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.