WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Great Falls

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Great Falls

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

Average monthly bill

January

$325

February

$349highest

March

$147

April

$137

May

$115

June

$104lowest

July

$109

August

$107

September

$106

October

$112

November

$210

December

$203

Carbon Emissions

1,407 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,447 kWh

Where does Great Falls’s electricity come from?

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

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Great Falls

The state of solar in Great Falls

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

798 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$9,334

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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls

NorthWestern CorporationSun River Electric Coop, Inc

Sun River Electric Coop, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed
Residential Green EnergyFixed

NorthWestern Corporation Rates

NorthWestern Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Delivery ServiceFixed13¢

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