WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hamilton

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Hamilton

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

Average monthly bill

January

$225highest

February

$48lowest

March

$52

April

$78

May

$82

June

$87

July

$97

August

$91

September

$87

October

$88

November

$52

December

$59

Carbon Emissions

784 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

761 kWh

Where does Hamilton’s electricity come from?

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

34%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

26%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Hamilton

The state of solar in Hamilton

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

$13,490

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Hamilton 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 Hamilton

NorthWestern CorporationRavalli County Elec Coop, Inc

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¢

Ravalli County Elec Coop, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate Type
Single-Phase 200 AMP or LessFixed

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