What is the average electricity rate in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in Coeur d'Alene is approximately 10.55¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Coeur d'Alene?

Natural gas customers in Coeur d'Alene pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $0.83/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?

Electricity in Coeur d'Alene is distributed by Avista Corp and Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Coeur d'Alene?

Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

Coeur d'Alene's electricity rate of 10.55¢/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 Coeur d'Alene?

To start electric service in Coeur d'Alene, contact Avista Corp and Kootenai Electric Cooperative. 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.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene is served by Avista Corp and Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Utilities covering Kootenai County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.55¢/kWh — below the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $101. Natural gas in Coeur d'Alene is distributed by Intermountain Gas Company.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, Coeur d'Alene's electricity rate of 10.55¢/kWh is 1.80¢ below the Idaho average. As Idaho has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Coeur d'Alene

Avista Corp
Kootenai Electric Cooperative
Northern Lights, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Coeur d'Alene

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

Coeur d'Alene vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	Coeur d'Alene	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.55¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.83	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$101	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$65	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Coeur d'Alene Residents

As a Idaho city, Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in Coeur d'Alene is approximately 10.55¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Coeur d'Alene pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $0.83/therm per therm.
Electricity in Coeur d'Alene is distributed by Avista Corp and Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Coeur d'Alene 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.
Coeur d'Alene's electricity rate of 10.55¢/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 Coeur d'Alene, contact Avista Corp and Kootenai Electric Cooperative. 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.