WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Trout Creek

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Trout Creek

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

Average monthly bill

January

$295highest

February

$252

March

$147

April

$131

May

$110

June

$103lowest

July

$108

August

$106

September

$106

October

$121

November

$178

December

$207

Carbon Emissions

1,297 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,334 kWh

Where does Trout Creek’s electricity come from?

Trout Creek's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Trout Creek's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Trout Creek. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Trout Creek. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Trout Creek. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Trout Creek.

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Trout Creek

The state of solar in Trout Creek

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

$15,504

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 Trout Creek 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 Trout Creek

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

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