Electricity rates in Montpelier, ID
Montpelier (2,509 people, Bear Lake County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 13.47¢/kWh, 6% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Montpelier
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 13.47¢ | $120 | 76K | 146 |
| Lower Valley Energy | Electric cooperative | 8.24¢ | $89 | 1,663 | — |
Power outages in Bear Lake County right now
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Outage history in Bear Lake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 390 | 259 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,977 (37.6%) | 1,980 (37.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-07 | 2025-03-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (390 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Soda Springs 13.5¢
- Conda 13.5¢
- Preston 13.5¢
- Malad City 12.8¢
- Pocatello 12.8¢
- Chubbuck 12.8¢
- Tyhee 12.8¢
- Fort Hall 12.8¢
- Blackfoot 12.8¢
- Shelley 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 83254
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montpelier?
Most homes in Montpelier get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Montpelier: Lower Valley Energy (8.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montpelier?
About $120 a month, based on 889 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 13.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Montpelier, ID?
2 utilities serve Montpelier's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Lower Valley Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montpelier?
In 2025, customers in Bear Lake County averaged 4 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-06, when 1,980 customers (37.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.