How PacifiCorp compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PacifiCorp, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Idaho Falls | 9.25 | 28,142 | -2.86 | -$309 |
| Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | 11.11 | 15,433 | -1.00 | -$108 |
| Idaho Power Co | 11.76 | 525,751 | -0.35 | -$37 |
| PacifiCorp (this page) | 12.11 | 74,170 | — | — |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PacifiCorp. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PacifiCorp customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where PacifiCorp customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PacifiCorp premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$526 |
| Bonneville | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$526 |
| Butte | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$526 |
| Caribou | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$526 |
| Franklin | Lower Valley Energy Inc | 7.23 | +$526 |
| Oneida | Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | 9.18 | +$316 |
| Power | Raft Rural Elec Coop Inc | 9.18 | +$316 |
| Clark | Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc | 11.11 | +$108 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 14 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.02 | 12.11 | +9.8% |
| Residential customers | 72,621 | 74,170 | +2.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Idaho electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PacifiCorp bill
Idaho is a regulated retail market — PacifiCorp customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: puc.idaho.gov.
Counties served (ID, EIA-861 2024)
Bannock · Bear Lake · Bingham · Bonneville · Butte · Caribou · Clark · Franklin · Fremont · Jefferson · Madison · Oneida · Power · Teton
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is PacifiCorp more expensive than other Idaho utilities?
- PacifiCorp customers paid an average 12.11 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% above the Idaho volume-weighted average of 11.60 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PacifiCorp?
- 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 PacifiCorp have?
- 74,170 residential customers in Idaho in 2024 across 14 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.