# Is a heat pump worth it in Idaho? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 8 Idaho electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 2,
> it depends on quotes for 6, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Idaho average residential electricity: 12.8¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $0.69/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/id/

## What to know about the Idaho numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Idaho yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 19% of Idaho ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a Idaho price for every fuel: heating oil uses the national average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Idaho Power](https://meterwise.app/id/idaho-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.8¢ | -8% | gas | +$50 | depends on quotes |
| [Avista Corp](https://meterwise.app/id/avista-corp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.0¢ | +10% | gas | +$340 | depends on quotes |
| [Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)](https://meterwise.app/id/rocky-mountain-power-pacificorp/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.1¢ | -5% | gas | +$100 | depends on quotes |
| [Northern Lights, Inc](https://meterwise.app/id/northern-lights-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.5¢ | -10% | gas | +$20 | depends on quotes |
| [Kootenai Electric Cooperative](https://meterwise.app/id/kootenai-electric-cooperative/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.2¢ | -4% | gas | +$110 | depends on quotes |
| [Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc](https://meterwise.app/id/fall-river-rural-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.1¢ | -13% | propane | −$2,060 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Lower Valley Energy Inc](https://meterwise.app/id/lower-valley-energy-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 7.2¢ | -43% | gas | −$40 | depends on quotes |
| [Salmon River Electric Coop Inc](https://meterwise.app/id/salmon-river-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 9.0¢ | -30% | electricity | −$1,470 | heat pump ahead at any quote |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md