Idaho Power residential rates range from 8¢–12¢/kWh depending on your rate plan. The standard Residential Service (Schedule 1) plan has an effective rate of ~10.3¢/kWh. Time-of-use customers on the Time-of-Day Residential (Schedule 7) plan pay 5¢/kWh off-peak and 15¢/kWh during peak hours. Rates last updated February 2026.
Understanding Your Bill
Your Idaho Power bill includes several components: base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, taxes, and fees.
Idaho Power residential rates vary by rate plan, usage tier, and season. Your effective rate includes base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, and various fees. Use our free Sanity Check tool to see how your rate compares to other Idaho Power customers.
Why is my Idaho Power bill so high?
High Idaho Power bills are often caused by seasonal usage changes (especially AC in summer or heating in winter), rate increases, estimated meter readings, or being on a suboptimal rate plan. Upload your bill to Utility Check for an independent verification of every line item.
How can I verify my Idaho Power bill is correct?
Upload your Idaho Power bill to Utility Check for independent, line-by-line verification. We recalculate your charges against Idaho Power's published tariffs, check your rate plan, and flag any discrepancies. If everything checks out, you get confirmation and peace of mind.
Does Utility Check support Idaho Power?
Yes. Utility Check fully supports Idaho Power bill verification. We analyze your rate plan, verify billing math, check fuel adjustments, and compare your effective rate to published tariffs. Our service covers all major utilities across all 50 states.