Electricity rates in Bonners Ferry, ID
Bonners Ferry (2,549 people, Boundary County) is served by Northern Lights. Homes on Northern Lights pay about 13.02¢/kWh, 3% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Bonners Ferry
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $145 | 18K | 1,054 |
Power outages in Boundary County right now
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Outage history in Boundary County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,604 | 936 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,041 (94.8%) | 2,371 (55.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-12-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,604 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ponderay 12.7¢
- Sandpoint 12.7¢
- Priest River 12.7¢
- Spirit Lake 12.7¢
- Rathdrum 12.7¢
- Hayden 12.7¢
- Dalton Gardens 12.7¢
- Coeur d'Alene 12.7¢
- Post Falls 12.7¢
- Pinehurst 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 83805
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bonners Ferry?
Most homes in Bonners Ferry get power from Northern Lights, where residential customers pay an average of 13.02¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bonners Ferry?
About $145 a month, based on 1,116 kWh a month (the average for Northern Lights customers) at 13.02¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bonners Ferry, ID?
Northern Lights serves Bonners Ferry.
How often does the power go out in Bonners Ferry?
In 2025, customers in Boundary County averaged 15 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-16, when 2,371 customers (55.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.