A Typical 13.5 kWh Battery in Idaho
Backup, cost, and time-of-use bill savings
Installed Cost
$14,000
State Rebate
None
Net Cost
$14,000
Backup (essentials)
15 hrs
Avg Outages
4 hrs/yr
Bill Savings/yr
$200
Bill-Savings Payback
40 yrs
15-Year Savings
-$10,288
Idaho Battery Rebates
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Federal 25D Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covered standalone home batteries through December 31, 2025. Batteries installed in 2026 no longer qualify.
Varies
Idaho State & Utility Programs
Idaho has no statewide battery rebate; Idaho Power offers limited programs. View full rebate detail →
Battery Backup & Savings by City in Idaho
| City | Bill Savings/yr | Outage Hrs/yr | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $192 | 4 hrs | 235,984 | Idaho Power |
| Meridian | $180 | 3 hrs | 117,635 | Idaho Power |
| Nampa | $188 | 5 hrs | 100,200 | Idaho Power |
| Idaho Falls | $176 | 3 hrs | 64,818 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Caldwell | $224 | 4 hrs | 57,066 | Idaho Power |
| Pocatello | $216 | 3 hrs | 56,846 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Coeur d'Alene | $204 | 4 hrs | 51,747 | Avista Utilities |
| Twin Falls | $208 | 3 hrs | 50,669 | Idaho Power |
| Post Falls | $184 | 3 hrs | 38,945 | Avista Utilities |
| Lewiston | $188 | 4 hrs | 32,901 | Pacific Power |
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A typical home battery (e.g. a Tesla Powerwall) is ~13.5 kWh.
Quick Facts: Idaho
- 🔌 Avg outages: 4 hrs/yr
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.102/kWh
- 📊 Peak/off-peak gap: $0.05/kWh
- 🏭 Top utility: Idaho Power