WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Fairview

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Fairview

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

Average monthly bill

January

$345

February

$349highest

March

$168

April

$124

May

$107

June

$95lowest

July

$104

August

$101

September

$99

October

$109

November

$195

December

$264

Carbon Emissions

1,432 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,473 kWh

Where does Fairview’s electricity come from?

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

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Fairview

The state of solar in Fairview

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

$11,777

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Fairview 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 Fairview

Lower Yellowstone R E A, IncMontana-Dakota Utilities Co

Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc Rates

Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Schedule AS - Annual ServiceFixed
Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1Fixed
Schedule GS - Three Phase FarmsteadsFixed
Schedule SHTOU
Residential and Public BuildingsFixed

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Rates

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICETOU12¢ to 17¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed13¢ to 15¢

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