Clearwater Power Company electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Idaho
Clearwater Power Company is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,730 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Clearwater Power Company bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.40 | $65.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.80 | $109.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.20 | $153.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.60 | $197.75 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-05-21, $21.75/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Clearwater Power Company residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-05-21 | $21.75 | 8.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Clearwater Power Company rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (10.83¢ → 12.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Clearwater Power Company | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 677 | 310 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.74 | 1.15 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 7 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 677 | 155 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Clearwater Power Company's counties, customers averaged 30 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | 4,968 | 65 | 3,176 | 2025-12-17 |
| Benewah | 4,056 | 33 | 5,326 | 2025-12-18 |
| Shoshone | 3,373 | 51 | 10,231 | 2025-12-17 |
| Idaho | 1,523 | 56 | 6,938 | 2025-02-05 |
| Latah | 1,399 | 49 | 12,381 | 2025-12-17 |
| Lewis | 975 | 16 | 1,076 | 2025-02-05 |
| Nez Perce | 690 | 41 | 7,496 | 2025-03-13 |
Clearwater Power Company service area
Clearwater Power Company serves 7 counties in Idaho and 4 ZIP codes.
Benewah, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clearwater Power Company at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,076,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 180,655 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AVA |
| EIA utility ID | 3739 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clearwater Power Company's electricity rate?
Clearwater Power Company residential customers pay an average of 13.08¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 3% above the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clearwater Power Company electric bill?
About $183 a month. The average Clearwater Power Company home uses 1,403 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does Clearwater Power Company have?
Clearwater Power Company serves 10,730 residential customers in Idaho, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Clearwater Power Company?
In 2019, the average Clearwater Power Company customer was without power for 11 hr 17 min (SAIDI) over 2.74 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 11 hr 17 min. The Idaho average was 5 hr 10 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Clearwater Power Company before making decisions.