Is Electrification Worth It in Idaho?
Idaho has the second-cheapest electricity in America. $0.10/kWh from all that hydro.
Boise gets 5,800 heating degree days. Natural gas costs $1.10/therm from Intermountain Gas. You need moderate-to-serious heating depending on where you are (Coeur d'Alene is colder, Pocatello even more so). Idaho Power offers heat pump rebates up to $1,200.
This is one of the best states for heat pumps. Cheap electricity + decent heating loads + good rebates = 5-8 year payback. Even if you have natural gas, the economics work. And your electricity is mostly carbon-free hydro, so you're making a real environmental impact too. If you're on propane, this is a slam dunk.
Idaho Energy Costs
Visual ROI Analysis
Payback Period Comparison
Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment
Annual Savings Comparison
Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit
Cumulative Net Savings Over Time
Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth
Return on Investment by Upgrade
Heat Pump HVAC
Solar Panels
Heat Pump Water Heater
EV Charger + Electric Vehicle
Full Electrification Package
Best ROI for Idaho
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.4 years and an ROI of 1608%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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