WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Custer
Montana
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Custer
January
$225highestFebruary
$50lowestMarch
$52April
$78May
$94June
$87July
$105August
$93September
$88October
$89November
$52December
$58Carbon Emissions
803 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
778 kWh
Custer's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Custer's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Custer. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Custer. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Custer. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Custer.
34%
Coal
31%
Hydroelectric
26%
Wind
5%
Natural Gas
2%
Petroleum
1%
Solar
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
$12,785
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Custer 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.
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 | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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