WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Thompson Falls

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Thompson Falls

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

Average monthly bill

January

$304highest

February

$259

March

$152

April

$135

May

$113

June

$106lowest

July

$112

August

$109

September

$109

October

$125

November

$183

December

$213

Carbon Emissions

1,297 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,334 kWh

Where does Thompson Falls’s electricity come from?

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

36%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

25%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Thompson Falls

The state of solar in Thompson Falls

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

$15,673

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

14 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls

Northern Lights, Inc

Northern Lights, Inc Rates

Northern Lights, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Schedule 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Single Phase)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
Schedule 8 Mountain Top RatesFixed8¢ to 9¢
Schedule 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Three Phase)Fixed8¢ to 10¢

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