WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Miles City

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Miles City

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

Average monthly bill

January

$377

February

$388highest

March

$147

April

$112

May

$110

June

$105lowest

July

$120

August

$110

September

$108

October

$118

November

$207

December

$275

Carbon Emissions

1,515 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,559 kWh

Where does Miles City’s electricity come from?

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

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Miles City

The state of solar in Miles City

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

$12,711

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Miles City 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 Miles City

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co

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
Residential Electric ServiceFixed13¢ to 15¢
OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICETOU12¢ to 17¢

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