EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Northern Lights, Inc. electricity rates

Northern Lights, Inc. (cooperative) residential customers paid about 11.5¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $124 for 1,083 kWh a month.

Avg. home price11.5¢per kWh
Residential customers18,511ID, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,083kWh
Commercial11.3¢per kWh
Industrial5.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with Northern Lights, Inc.

500 kWh / month$57
900 kWh / month$103
1,200 kWh / month$138

Monthly cost at the average price of 11.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Idaho averageU.S. average 8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Idaho averageU.S. average
Idaho averageU.S. average
Aug 202613.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+10.7%12.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+24.8%10.7¢
Record high14.4¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$1371,026 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

By state

StateHome price (2024)Avg. billCustomers
Idaho11.5¢$12418,511
Montana12.5¢$1343,985
Washington12.0¢$16714

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Northern Lights, Inc.’s electricity rate?

About 11.5¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Northern Lights, Inc. electric bill?

$124 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,083 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Northern Lights, Inc. cheaper than the Idaho average?

Yes: 11.5¢ versus the Idaho average of 13.4¢ (Aug 2026).