What is the average electricity rate in Priest River, Idaho?

The average residential electricity rate in Priest River is approximately 12.10¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $90 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Priest River?

Natural gas customers in Priest River pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $0.86/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Priest River, Idaho?

Electricity in Priest River 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 Priest River?

Priest River 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 Priest River electricity rates compare to Idaho averages?

Priest River's electricity rate of 12.10¢/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 Priest River?

To start electric service in Priest River, 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.

Priest River, Idaho Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Priest River, Idaho

In Priest River, Idaho, Idaho Power handles electricity distribution and Intermountain Gas Company manages natural gas service. Idaho residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Idaho state average of 12.35¢/kWh/kWh, Priest River's electricity rate of 12.10¢/kWh is 0.25¢ below the Idaho average. As Idaho has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Priest River

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

Natural Gas Utility in Priest River

Intermountain Gas Company
Avista Utilities

Priest River vs Idaho Energy Rates

Metric	Priest River	Idaho Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.10¢	12.35¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.86	$0.83	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$90	$92	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$68	$65	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Priest River Residents

As a Idaho city, Priest River 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 Priest River 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 Priest River, Idaho

The average residential electricity rate in Priest River is approximately 12.10¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $90 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Priest River pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $0.86/therm per therm.
Electricity in Priest River is distributed by Idaho Power and Avista Utilities. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Priest River 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.
Priest River's electricity rate of 12.10¢/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 Priest River, 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.