The Coeur d’Alene area has excellent utility service for its residents with adequate capacity for future expansion. Avista Utilities and Kootenai Electric Cooperative provide electric service for residential, commercial and industrial users. Natural gas also is provided by Avista Utilities.

Average electrical rates are as follows:

• Residential (per kWh) 5.6¢
• Small Commercial (per kWh) 7.9¢
• Large Commercial (per kWh) 5.0¢
• Industrial (per kWh) 3.5¢
  Rates quoted by: Avista Corporation

Kootenai County telephone service is provided by Avista, XO Communications, and Verizon’s advanced digital network, which includes the best in leading technology and fiber deployment. Diverse route capability connects Coeur d’Alene to surrounding areas and separate fiber rings provide local access to interexchange POPS such as MCI, AT&T, and Sprint. Cable television is provided by Adelphia.