WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Philipsburg

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Philipsburg

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

Average monthly bill

January

$220highest

February

$56

March

$54lowest

April

$75

May

$88

June

$89

July

$91

August

$91

September

$88

October

$88

November

$61

December

$75

Carbon Emissions

807 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

783 kWh

Where does Philipsburg’s electricity come from?

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

34%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

26%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Philipsburg

The state of solar in Philipsburg

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

$13,411

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 Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg

NorthWestern Corporation

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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