Avista Electricity Rates
Avista residential customers pay an average of 11.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $105.41 per month — right at the Washington state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
11.8¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$105.41
per month, residential
Average
11.9¢/kWh state avg
What a Avista bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at Avista's effective 11.8¢/kWh rate vs the Washington average of 11.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | Avista | WA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.92 | $59.50 |
| 750 kWh | $88.38 | $89.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $117.84 | $119.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $147.30 | $148.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $176.76 | $178.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $235.69 | $238.00 |
Avista rates by state
Rates and average bills differ in each state Avista serves.
| State | Rate | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11.9¢/kWh | $106.95/mo | 246,055 |
| Idaho | 11.6¢/kWh | $102.46/mo | 128,226 |
| Montana | 8.5¢/kWh | $157.41/mo | 9 |
EV charging cost on Avista
Rate is pre-filled to Avista's 11.8¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Frequently asked questions
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Think your Avista bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.