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Solar Power in Idaho
Solar Energy Levels in Idaho
The average monthly solar radiation level in Idaho's capital city, Boise, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Idaho values listed here are based on the capital, Boise.
Solar Radiation in Idaho
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Idaho solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one with historically low levels (WA). [1]
→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Idaho values listed here are based on the capital, Boise.
Solar Installs in Idaho
Solar Panel Installations in Idaho
A look at solar installs in Idaho. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in ID vs. the cumulative install total of rest of ID counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Idaho
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Idaho right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Idaho
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
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Cost of Utilities in Idaho
Idaho Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Idaho averaged 10.30 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was approximately 24% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [2]
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Idaho Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Idaho averaged $7.30 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was about 41% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [3]
More about Idaho
About Idaho
Idaho ranks 39th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 1,567,582. [4]
Solar Energy in ID
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Idaho, or for additional solar-related resources in ID, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.