What is the average electricity rate in Ashton, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in Ashton is approximately 12.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $91 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Ashton?

Natural gas customers in Ashton pay an average of $62 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Ashton, Idaho?

Electricity in Ashton is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Ashton?

Ashton natural gas service is provided by Intermountain Gas Company and Avista Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Ashton electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

Ashton's electricity rate of 12.23¢/kWh is below the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Ashton?

To start electric service in Ashton, contact Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. For gas service, contact Intermountain Gas Company and Avista Utilities. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Ashton, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Ashton, Idaho

Ashton, Idaho is served by Idaho Power for electricity and Intermountain Gas Company for natural gas. Rates in Ashton are comparable to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, Ashton's electricity rate of 12.23¢/kWh is 0.12¢ below the Idaho average. As Idaho has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Ashton

Idaho Power
Avista Utilities
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Fall River Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Ashton

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

Ashton vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	Ashton	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.23¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.79	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$91	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$62	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Ashton Residents

As a Idaho city, Ashton residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Idaho LIHEAP
✅ Idaho Weatherization Assistance
✅ Idaho Power Energy Efficiency Rebates
✅ Avista Comfort Level Billing

Energy-Saving Tips for Ashton Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Ashton, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in Ashton is approximately 12.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $91 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Ashton pay an average of $62 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.
Electricity in Ashton is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Ashton natural gas service is provided by Intermountain Gas Company and Avista Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Ashton's electricity rate of 12.23¢/kWh is below the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Ashton, contact Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. For gas service, contact Intermountain Gas Company and Avista Utilities. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.