Idaho
vsMontana
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Idaho | Metric | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| 11.82¢/kWh | Residential | 12.98¢/kWh |
| 9.25¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.88¢/kWh |
| 7.98¢/kWh | Industrial | 7.02¢/kWh |
| #2 | Price Rank | #6 |
| 68.3% | Renewable % | 57.4% |
Generation Mix
Idaho
Gas
31.4%Hydro
45.7%Wind
15.1%Solar
5.1%Montana
Coal
36.4%Gas
3.7%Hydro
34.3%Wind
21.6%Solar
1.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho has cheaper residential electricity at 11.82¢/kWh. The difference is 1.16¢/kWh between the two states. Idaho ranks #2 and Montana ranks #6 cheapest among all states.
Idaho gets 68.3% of electricity from renewables, while Montana gets 57.4%. Idaho leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.