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- Idaho consumes about six times more energy than it produces, although its total energy use is among the 10 lowest states.
- In 2024, renewable energy sources accounted for 69% of the total electricity generated in Idaho, the fifth-highest share of renewable electricity for any state after Vermont, South Dakota, Washington, and Maine.
- Idaho has the third-lowest residential sector average electricity price among the states, in part because of the large amount of the state's generation that comes from relatively inexpensive hydropower, which accounted for 44% of the state's generation in 2024.
- Idaho ranks among the 10 states with the lowest petroleum consumption, and the transportation sector accounts for more than four-fifths of Idaho's petroleum use.
- Per capita natural gas consumption in Idaho ranks among the lowest one-third of the states, despite more than half of Idaho households using natural gas as their primary energy source for heating.
Last Updated: June 20, 2025