WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Polaris

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Polaris

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

Average monthly bill

January

$438highest

February

$343

March

$201

April

$162

May

$142

June

$120lowest

July

$126

August

$124

September

$123

October

$142

November

$256

December

$338

Carbon Emissions

1,699 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,747 kWh

Where does Polaris’s electricity come from?

Polaris's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Polaris's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 25% of the energy in Polaris. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Polaris. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Polaris. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Polaris.

36%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

25%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Polaris

The state of solar in Polaris

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 Polaris 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 Polaris

Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc

Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Low UsageFixed
ResidentialFixed

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