Lost River Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Idaho
Lost River Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,144 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.95¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 50% 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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Lost River Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $44.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $89.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $134.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $179.00 |
Lost River Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (7.32¢ → 8.36¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Lost River Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Lost River Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte | 18,245 | 21 | 668 | 2025-06-11 |
| Blaine | 522 | 37 | 9,205 | 2025-06-11 |
Lost River Electric Co-op service area
Lost River Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Idaho.
Blaine, Butte, Custer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lost River Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,160,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 97,598 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACE |
| EIA utility ID | 11211 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lost River Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lost River Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 8.95¢ 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 29% below the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 50% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lost River Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $231 a month. The average Lost River Electric Co-op home uses 2,587 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $90.
How many customers does Lost River Electric Co-op have?
Lost River Electric Co-op serves 3,144 residential customers in Idaho, across 3 counties.
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 Lost River Electric Co-op before making decisions.