Electricity rates in Boise, ID
Boise (population 238,429) is served by Idaho Power. A typical home on its cheapest plan, Schedule 1, pays about $121 a month, 13.36¢ per kWh all-in: 6% above the Idaho average.
Utility Idaho PowerPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceSchedule 1
Idaho Power plans for a Boise home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 1Checked | $121/mo | 13.36 | Same price all day | $34/mo |
| Schedule 5Checked | $131/mo | 14.54 | Mid-peak 3 pm–7 pm, Peak 7 pm–11 pm | $26/mo |
Typical bill: average Idaho use of 904 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Idaho Power tariff details and sources.
Boise electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Boise, ID?
The centre of Boise lies in Idaho Power’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Boise?
On Idaho Power’s Schedule 1 plan, a typical Idaho home using 904 kWh a month pays about 13.36¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $121 a month. The Idaho average over the last 12 months was 12.65¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Boise?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $34 a month on Idaho Power’s Schedule 1 plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $166 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Boise?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On Idaho Power’s Schedule 5, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: Schedule 5: Mid-peak 3 pm–7 pm, Peak 7 pm–11 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
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Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Idaho Power page.