WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Montana
January
$331highestFebruary
$269March
$176April
$167May
$135June
$127lowestJuly
$131August
$131September
$130October
$160November
$200December
$279Carbon Emissions
672 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,336 kWh
Montana's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Montana's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 27%. Coal provides 20% of the energy in Montana. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Montana. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Montana. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Montana.
46%
Hydroelectric
27%
Wind
20%
Coal
2%
Natural Gas
2%
Petroleum
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
999 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,976
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Montana can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
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| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $700-$1,600 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $800 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $500 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $600 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $15-$50 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Small General Service Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Inc. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Troy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 5¢ |
Glacier Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Fergus Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service(<=30kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 450¢ |
| General Service(>30kw<=60kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 850¢ |
| General Service(>90kw<=1000kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1650¢ |
| General Service(>60kw<=90kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1250¢ |
McCone Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential, School, Church, Hall | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Annuals (Stockwells - Cabins) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
Southeast Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Stock Water Well | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Missoula Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 7¢ to 200¢ |
Ravalli County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Single-Phase 200 AMP or Less | Fixed |
Flathead Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Carbon and Park County | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders Counties | TOU | 6¢ to 315¢ |
NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
Mid-Yellowstone Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm, Residential, & Public Building Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule GS - Three Phase Farmsteads | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Schedule AS - Annual Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1 | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential and Public Buildings | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule SH | TOU |
Black Hills Power Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Total Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Park Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Senior Income Eligible Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 300¢ |
| Residential - Large | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Small | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
USBIA-Mission Valley Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 9¢ to 60¢ |
Big Horn County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
NorthWestern Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Delivery Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
Tongue River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
Hill County Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Class 15- Annual Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
Sun River Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Green Energy | Fixed | 9¢ |
Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Low Usage | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and General Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Green Power Premium | Fixed | 2¢ |
Big Flat Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase Services: Residential, Farm/Ranch, Small Commercial and Public Buildings | Fixed | 10¢ to 25¢ |
Northern Lights, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule 8 Mountain Top Rates | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | TOU | 12¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
Marias River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Farm | Fixed | 7¢ |
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