Rate Options

Kootenai Electric Cooperative (KEC) is now offering residential and general service members a choice of rate options. Details about the residential rate options are below. Please note that all existing members will remain on their current rate unless they contact us to make a change.

How to Change Your Rate Selection

Members who wish to switch rate options need to submit a request using either the rate selection form at the bottom of this page or by calling 208.765.1200.

Requests are reflected on the billing statement for the following month. For example, requests submitted by May 31, 2026, will appear on the June 2026 billing statement. Members may change their rate selection once every three months. Rate changes are not retroactive, and refunds will not be issued for past electric use.

Rate Options for Residential and General Service

Residential Rate Options

Residential members now have three rate options, allowing you to choose what best fits your household needs and lifestyle. Learn more about each option below.

This option is designed for members who value simplicity and predictability. Electricity is billed with no time of day or demand considerations. It’s a good fit for members who prefer a straightforward bill without actively managing usage patterns.

The Peak Use rate is designed for members who can be flexible with when and how they use electricity. By shifting high energy activities to non peak hours, members may find opportunities to manage costs. This rate works best for those interested in actively monitoring and adjusting their energy use. Peak Use Rates are subject to a monthly Peak Use (kW) Charge which is calculated using the highest or “peak” amount of electricity, measured in kW, that a member uses during a single hour within the peak hours of 6 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. over the billing period. For more information visit our Peak Use Charge page.

The Prepaid rate is a pay‑as‑you‑go option for members who don’t want to wait until the end of a billing cycle. You pay for electricity in advance and track your daily usage and account balance through SmartHub. There’s no monthly bill or AutoPay, so this option works best for members who like to stay closely involved in managing their electric use. To be eligible, the service location cannot be served by a current transformer (CT) meter. For more information, visit our Prepaid Program page.

Need Help Deciding?
We encourage you to review your household energy habits and select the option that best fits your needs. Detailed electric use data is available in your SmartHub account. Additionally, we’ve developed a rate comparison calculator (see below) to help you better understand how each option may impact your bill. You may also contact us at 208.765.1200 and we can discuss options with you.

For more information or to view all rate schedules visit our Rates page. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Rate Change Request Form

Member Information

Name (First and Last)(Required)

Service Address(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

KEC Account Number(Required)

Current Rate Schedule (listed on back of billing statement)(Required)

Residential Rate Options

General Service Options

Terms and Conditions

If approved, the rate change will take effect with the billing statement issued the month following the request and will apply to all service dates and charges on that statement, which may include prior-month service dates.
Billing periods vary by account. Members should refer to their billing statement to identify the applicable billing period or contact us for assistance.

Examples: An approved request submitted in July will apply to the August billing statement.

An August bill that issues on August 10 would cover service dates from July 5 through August 5.
An August bill that issues on August 20 would cover service dates from July 15 through August 15.
An August bill that issues on August 30 would cover service dates from July 25 through August 25.
Accounts must remain on a rate for a minimum of three billing periods before moving to a new rate.

For members on the Residential Net Meter (R119) rate schedule that request to switch to a different rate, the following will apply.

Any banked kWh on the account at the time of rate change will be credited to the account at a rate equal to the melded average of Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA's) load shaping rates, currently $0.03941/kWh through September 2028.
Members with on-site generation (solar, wind, etc.) that switch to a non-Net Meter rate will not be eligible to bank excess generation kWh that is pushed to the grid.

Should there be any discrepancy between the rate information on this page and rate information defined within the cooperative’s published rate schedules, then the latter will prevail. Review a breakdown of all rate schedules.