WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plains
Montana
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plains
January
$224highestFebruary
$50lowestMarch
$54April
$79May
$83June
$88July
$97August
$92September
$87October
$89November
$54December
$63Carbon Emissions
795 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
770 kWh
Plains's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Plains's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Plains. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Plains. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Plains. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Plains.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,673
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Plains 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.
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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