Electricity rates in Preston, ID
Preston (5,212 people, Franklin County) is served by PacifiCorp. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 13.47¢/kWh, 6% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Preston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 13.47¢ | $120 | 76K | 146 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 203 | 275 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,717 (57.2%) | 6,270 (53.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-10 | 2025-08-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (203 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Malad City 12.8¢
- Montpelier 13.5¢
- Soda Springs 13.5¢
- Conda 13.5¢
- Pocatello 12.8¢
- Chubbuck 12.8¢
- Tyhee 12.8¢
- American Falls 12.8¢
- Fort Hall 12.8¢
- Aberdeen 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 83263
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Preston?
Most homes in Preston 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Preston?
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 Preston, ID?
PacifiCorp serves Preston.
How often does the power go out in Preston?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 4 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-28, when 6,270 customers (53.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.