Electricity rates in Spirit Lake, ID
Spirit Lake (2,086 people, Kootenai County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Avista Corp. pay about 12.65¢/kWh, 0% less than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Spirit Lake
| 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 |
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $145 | 18K | 1,054 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.11¢ | $146 | 2,175 | — |
Power outages in Kootenai County right now
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Outage history in Kootenai County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 147 | 410 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,415 (9.1%) | 22,012 (21.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-27 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (147 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rathdrum 12.7¢
- Hayden 12.7¢
- Priest River 12.7¢
- Dalton Gardens 12.7¢
- Post Falls 12.7¢
- Coeur d'Alene 12.7¢
- Sandpoint 12.7¢
- Ponderay 12.7¢
- Pinehurst 12.7¢
- Plummer 12.7¢
ZIP codes: 83869
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spirit Lake?
Most homes in Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake: Kootenai Electric Cooperative (14.17¢), Northern Lights (13.02¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spirit Lake?
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 Spirit Lake, ID?
4 utilities serve Spirit Lake's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Northern Lights, Inland Power & Light Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spirit Lake?
In 2025, customers in Kootenai County averaged 6 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 22,012 customers (21.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.