Electricity rates in Star, ID
Star (7,797 people, Ada County) is served by Idaho Power Co.. Homes on Idaho Power Co. pay about 12.84¢/kWh, 2% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Star
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.84¢ | $115 | 540K | 171 |
Power outages in Ada County right now
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Outage history in Ada County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 95 | 66 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,240 (5.6%) | 10,197 (4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-11 | 2025-10-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (95 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eagle Foothills 12.8¢
- Middleton 12.8¢
- Eagle 12.8¢
- Meridian 12.8¢
- Caldwell 12.8¢
- Nampa 12.8¢
- Hidden Spring 12.8¢
- Emmett 12.8¢
- Garden City 12.8¢
- Kuna 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 83669
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Star?
Most homes in Star get power from Idaho Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Star?
About $115 a month, based on 899 kWh a month (the average for Idaho Power Co. customers) at 12.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Star, ID?
Idaho Power Co. serves Star.
How often does the power go out in Star?
In 2025, customers in Ada County averaged 66 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-20, when 10,197 customers (4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.