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Northern Lights Electricity Rates

Northern Lights residential customers pay an average of 11.7¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $126.23 per month — right at the Idaho state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

11.7¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$126.23

per month, residential

Vs ID average

Average

11.5¢/kWh state avg

What a Northern Lights bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at Northern Lights's effective 11.7¢/kWh rate vs the Idaho average of 11.5¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageNorthern LightsID average
500 kWh$58.36$57.60
750 kWh$87.55$86.40
1,000 kWh$116.73$115.20
1,250 kWh$145.91$144.00
1,500 kWh$175.09$172.80
2,000 kWh$233.45$230.40

Northern Lights rates by state

Rates and average bills differ in each state Northern Lights serves.

StateRateAvg billCustomers
Idaho11.5¢/kWh$124.45/mo18,511
Montana12.5¢/kWh$134.38/mo3,985
Washington12.0¢/kWh$166.67/mo14

EV charging cost on Northern Lights

Rate is pre-filled to Northern Lights's 11.7¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

Northern Lights's average residential rate is 11.7¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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Think your Northern Lights 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.

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