Electricity rates in Plummer, ID
Plummer (1,019 people, Benewah County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Avista Corp. pay about 12.65¢/kWh, 0% less than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Plummer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 12.65¢ | $114 | 129K | 973 |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.17¢ | $159 | 31K | 369 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.11¢ | $146 | 2,175 | — |
Power outages in Benewah County right now
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Outage history in Benewah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,367 | 4,056 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,827 (39.2%) | 5,326 (114.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,367 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saint Maries 12.7¢
- Coeur d'Alene 12.7¢
- Post Falls 12.7¢
- Dalton Gardens 12.7¢
- Hayden 12.7¢
- Rathdrum 12.7¢
- Pinehurst 12.7¢
- Kellogg 12.7¢
- Moscow 12.7¢
- Osburn 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 83851
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plummer?
Most homes in Plummer get power from Avista Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 12.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Plummer: Kootenai Electric Cooperative (14.17¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plummer?
About $114 a month, based on 900 kWh a month (the average for Avista Corp. customers) at 12.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Plummer, ID?
3 utilities serve Plummer's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inland Power & Light Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plummer?
In 2025, customers in Benewah County averaged 67 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 5,326 customers (114.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.