Lower Valley Energy electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Idaho
Lower Valley Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,663 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.24¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 54% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Lower Valley Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $41.20 | $67.93 |
| 1,000 kWh | $82.40 | $119.86 |
| 1,500 kWh | $123.60 | $171.79 |
| 2,000 kWh | $164.80 | $223.72 |
*R-1 Farm and Residential Service (effective 2014-03-27, $16.00/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.
Lower Valley Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Farm and Residential Service | 2014-03-27 | $16.00 | 10.39¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lower Valley Energy rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (6.27¢ → 7.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Lower Valley Energy 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 Lower Valley Energy's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou | 844 | 56 | 2,197 | 2025-10-04 |
| Bonneville | 96 | 27 | 3,185 | 2025-07-11 |
Lower Valley Energy service area
Lower Valley Energy serves 2 counties in Idaho and 13 ZIP codes.
Bonneville, Caribou
Cities: Shelley, Lincoln, Soda Springs, Montpelier, Iona, Victor, Star Valley Ranch, Ashton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,663 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4 |
Lower Valley Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 8.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 5.75¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,544,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 72,623 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 11273 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Valley Energy's electricity rate?
Lower Valley Energy residential customers pay an average of 8.24¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 35% below the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 54% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lower Valley Energy electric bill?
About $89 a month. The average Lower Valley Energy home uses 1,077 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $82.
How many customers does Lower Valley Energy have?
Lower Valley Energy serves 1,663 residential customers and 2,068 customers in total in Idaho, across 2 counties.
Does Lower Valley Energy offer net metering for solar?
Lower Valley Energy had 4 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Lower Valley Energy before making decisions.