WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bigfork

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Bigfork

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

Average monthly bill

January

$417highest

February

$349

March

$196

April

$155

May

$132

June

$117lowest

July

$120

August

$120

September

$120

October

$137

November

$229

December

$296

Carbon Emissions

1,661 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,708 kWh

Where does Bigfork’s electricity come from?

Bigfork's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Bigfork's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Bigfork. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Bigfork. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Bigfork. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Bigfork.

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Bigfork

The state of solar in Bigfork

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

$15,727

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

14 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bigfork 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Bigfork

incentivesavingsutility 
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$700-$1,600Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details
Clothes Washers$15-$50Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$800Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$600Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$500Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details
Smart Thermostats$100Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.See Details

Utilities in Bigfork

Flathead Electric Coop Inc

Flathead Electric Coop Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders CountiesTOU6¢ to 315¢
Residential Service: Carbon and Park CountyFixed14¢

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