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.
11.7¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$126.23
per month, residential
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 usage | Northern Lights | ID 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 |
Find what drives your Northern Lights bill
Rates and averages explain the price of a kilowatt-hour, not how many you use. A plug-in energy meter logs what one corded 120 V appliance really draws over a week. A whole-home monitor logs every circuit at once, so the biggest loads on your own bill show up by name. Its sensors clip on inside the panel, which is work for an electrician if that isn't you.
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Plug-in power meter
P3 International Kill A Watt P4400
Best for: Measuring what one plug-in appliance really uses
Whole-home energy monitor
Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor (16 circuit sensors)
Best for: Measuring hardwired and 240 V loads, or every circuit at once
Northern Lights rates by state
Rates and average bills differ in each state Northern Lights serves.
| State | Rate | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 11.5¢/kWh | $124.45/mo | 18,511 |
| Montana | 12.5¢/kWh | $134.38/mo | 3,985 |
| Washington | 12.0¢/kWh | $166.67/mo | 14 |
EV charging cost on Northern Lights
Rate is pre-filled to Northern Lights's 11.7¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Frequently asked questions
Other utilities in Idaho
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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