What is the average electricity rate in East Hope, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in East Hope is approximately 11.98¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $89 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in East Hope?

Natural gas customers in East Hope pay an average of $64 per month. The rate is approximately $0.82/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves East Hope, Idaho?

Electricity in East Hope 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 East Hope?

East Hope 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 East Hope electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

East Hope's electricity rate of 11.98¢/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 East Hope?

To start electric service in East Hope, 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.

East Hope, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in East Hope, Idaho

East Hope is a community in Idaho served by Idaho Power for electric and Intermountain Gas Company for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Idaho's statewide energy market and the region's dry, cold winters at altitude, hot summers in Snake River Plain climate.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, East Hope's electricity rate of 11.98¢/kWh is 0.37¢ below the Idaho average. As Idaho has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in East Hope

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

Natural Gas Utility in East Hope

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

East Hope vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	East Hope	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.98¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.82	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$89	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$64	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for East Hope Residents

As a Idaho city, East Hope 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 East Hope 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 East Hope, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in East Hope is approximately 11.98¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $89 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in East Hope pay an average of $64 per month. The rate is approximately $0.82/therm per therm.
Electricity in East Hope is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
East Hope 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.
East Hope's electricity rate of 11.98¢/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 East Hope, 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.