WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Big Sandy

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Big Sandy

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Big Sandy

Average monthly bill

January

$167highest

February

$60lowest

March

$62

April

$76

May

$89

June

$86

July

$91

August

$90

September

$85

October

$79

November

$60lowest

December

$60lowest

Carbon Emissions

753 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

730 kWh

Where does Big Sandy’s electricity come from?

Big Sandy's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Big Sandy's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Big Sandy. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Big Sandy. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Big Sandy. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Big Sandy.

34%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

26%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Big Sandy

The state of solar in Big Sandy

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,423

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Big Sandy 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.

Utilities in Big Sandy

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Annual ResidentialFixed12¢
Rural ResidentialFixed10¢

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