What is the average electricity rate in Mountain Home, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in Mountain Home is approximately 12.72¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Mountain Home?

Natural gas customers in Mountain Home pay an average of $66 per month. The rate is approximately $0.84/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Mountain Home, Idaho?

Electricity in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home?

Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

Mountain Home's electricity rate of 12.72¢/kWh is above the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Mountain Home?

To start electric service in Mountain Home, 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.

Mountain Home, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Mountain Home, Idaho

Electricity in Mountain Home, Idaho (ID) is distributed by Idaho Power at rates close to the Idaho average of 12.35¢/kWh. Natural gas service is provided by Intermountain Gas Company. Contact your provider to set up service or inquire about bill assistance.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, Mountain Home's electricity rate of 12.72¢/kWh is 0.37¢ above the Idaho average. As Idaho has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Mountain Home

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

Natural Gas Utility in Mountain Home

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

Mountain Home vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	Mountain Home	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.72¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.84	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$95	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$66	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Mountain Home Residents

As a Idaho city, Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in Mountain Home is approximately 12.72¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Mountain Home pay an average of $66 per month. The rate is approximately $0.84/therm per therm.
Electricity in Mountain Home is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Mountain Home 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.
Mountain Home's electricity rate of 12.72¢/kWh is above the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Mountain Home, 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.