What is the average electricity rate in New Meadows, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in New Meadows 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 New Meadows?

Natural gas customers in New Meadows pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves New Meadows, Idaho?

Electricity in New Meadows 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 New Meadows?

New Meadows 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 New Meadows electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

New Meadows'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 New Meadows?

To start electric service in New Meadows, 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.

New Meadows, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in New Meadows, Idaho

New Meadows residents in Idaho receive electric service through Idaho Power and natural gas distribution from Intermountain Gas Company. Idaho's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified New Meadows households.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, New Meadows'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 New Meadows

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

Natural Gas Utility in New Meadows

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

New Meadows vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	New Meadows	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.72¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.87	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$95	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$68	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for New Meadows Residents

As a Idaho city, New Meadows 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 New Meadows 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 New Meadows, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in New Meadows is approximately 12.72¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $95 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in New Meadows pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.
Electricity in New Meadows is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
New Meadows 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.
New Meadows'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 New Meadows, 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.