Electricity rates in Priest River, ID
Priest River (1,758 people, Bonner 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 Priest River
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 12.65¢ | $114 | 129K | 973 |
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $145 | 18K | 1,054 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.11¢ | $146 | 2,175 | — |
Power outages in Bonner County right now
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Outage history in Bonner County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,378 | 733 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,917 (69.5%) | 14,387 (52.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,378 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spirit Lake 12.7¢
- Sandpoint 12.7¢
- Ponderay 12.7¢
- Rathdrum 12.7¢
- Hayden 12.7¢
- Dalton Gardens 12.7¢
- Post Falls 12.7¢
- Coeur d'Alene 12.7¢
- Bonners Ferry 13.0¢
- Pinehurst 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 83856
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Priest River?
Most homes in Priest River 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 Priest River: Northern Lights (13.02¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Priest River?
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 Priest River, ID?
3 utilities serve Priest River's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., Northern Lights, Inland Power & Light Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Priest River?
In 2025, customers in Bonner County averaged 12 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 14,387 customers (52.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.