WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Orchard Homes
Montana
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Orchard Homes
January
$95February
$72March
$84April
$70May
$75June
$79July
$101highestAugust
$99September
$82October
$77November
$72December
$66lowestCarbon Emissions
708 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
705 kWh
Orchard Homes's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Orchard Homes's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Orchard Homes. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Orchard Homes. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Orchard Homes. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Orchard Homes.
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.
1,053 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,452
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Orchard Homes 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.
Missoula Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 7¢ to 100¢ |
NorthWestern Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Delivery Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
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