Electric
Municipal electric utility.
- Phone
- (208) 434-2738
- Address
- 121 S 50 W
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Staff
- Billy Palmer — Electric Superintendent
The City of Rupert owns and operates its own municipal electric utility, serving customers inside and near the city boundaries. Locally owned power allows the city to offer competitive rates and electric incentive rates for new businesses.
The safety of our employees and customers is a top priority. If you have any questions or concerns about electrical safety, please contact the Electric Department office at (208) 434-2738.
Electric Rates
Rate schedules effective January 1, 2022:
- Residential — customer charge $17.00 per month; energy charge $0.06875 per kWh for all kilowatt hours
- Single-phase commercial (small commercial) — customer charge $24.00 per month; energy charge $0.07263 per kWh for all kilowatt hours
- Three-phase commercial (large commercial) — customer charge $27.00 per month; energy charge $0.04774 per kWh; demand charge $4.74 per kilowatt of demand
- Industrial (three-phase) — customer charge $27.00 per month; energy charge $0.04846 per kWh; demand charge $4.37 per kilowatt of demand
- Irrigation pumping (single-phase) — customer charge $24.00 per month; energy charge $0.03990 per kWh for all consumption; demand charge $6.71 per kilowatt of demand
- Irrigation pumping (three-phase) — customer charge $27.00 per month; energy charge $0.03990 per kWh for all consumption; demand charge $6.71 per kilowatt of demand
For rate questions, call the Electric Department at (208) 434-2738.
Electrical Safety
If you are considering installing solar panels, please notify the Electric Department before installation so the connection can be handled safely and correctly.
Never trim trees growing near power lines — contact the Electric Department instead. Before any digging project, call DigLine at 811 (or 800-342-1585) or visit digline.com to have underground utilities located free of charge.