Energy Production in Idaho

17 TWh
Electricity generated
48%
Hydropower share
Importer
Net electricity

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Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Idaho vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

How states rank by total energy production.

Overview

Nearly half of Idaho’s electricity comes from hydropower on the Snake River system, and the state imports additional power from neighbours. Key energy production figures for Idaho include Electricity generated: 17 TWh, Hydropower share: 48%, Net electricity: Importer. Compare Idaho with national averages and other U.S. states on America in Numbers.

Did you know?

  • Idaho has no coal-fired power plants.
  • The Idaho National Laboratory produced the world’s first usable electricity from nuclear power in 1951.

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