Fall River Electric Cooperative will raise rates for its members in Idaho, with billing statements issued after May 1, 2025, as detailed on April 7, 2025. The increase will come through a modest rise in the monthly demand charge, while the kilowatt-hour charge and access fee remain unchanged. The adjustment aims to align rates with power demand costs, ensure fairness among members, and recover infrastructure expenses driven by higher usage.
The rate hike is attributed to increased electricity demand from homes and businesses, over 700 new connections in 2024 due to regional growth, an 8.3% rise in wholesale power costs and a 24% increase in transmission costs from the Bonneville Power Administration, and inflation impacting materials and maintenance for a reliable grid. CEO Bryan Case noted that this follows nine years without a general rate increase until early 2024, emphasizing the cooperative’s focus on cost control and efficient service delivery.
