WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Montana
January
$349highestFebruary
$284March
$186April
$176May
$143June
$136lowestJuly
$140August
$138September
$138October
$169November
$211December
$294Carbon Emissions
596 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,338 kWh
Montana's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar, and Petroleum. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Montana's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 26%. Coal provides 17% of the energy in Montana. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Montana. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Montana. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Montana.
50%
Hydroelectric
26%
Wind
17%
Coal
3%
Natural Gas
3%
Solar
2%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
999 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,680
Average system cost
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Montana 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.
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| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $500 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $700-$1,600 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $800 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $600 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $15-$50 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
Park Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Large | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Senior Income Eligible Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 300¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Small | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
Tongue River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Mid-Yellowstone Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm, Residential, & Public Building Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Schedule SH | TOU | |
| Residential and Public Buildings | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1 | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule GS - Three Phase Farmsteads | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Schedule AS - Annual Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
Southeast Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Stock Water Well | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Troy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 5¢ |
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Inc. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 12¢ |
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | TOU | 12¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
Ravalli County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Single-Phase 200 AMP or Less | Fixed |
Marias River Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Farm | Fixed | 7¢ |
McCone Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Annuals (Stockwells - Cabins) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential, School, Church, Hall | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Electric Heat Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
Flathead Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders Counties | TOU | 5¢ to 404¢ |
| Residential Service: Carbon and Park County | Fixed | 14¢ |
USBIA-Mission Valley Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 9¢ to 60¢ |
Glacier Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Missoula Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | TOU | 7¢ to 200¢ |
Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Green Power Premium | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Residential and General Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Small General Service Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
Hill County Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Class 15- Annual Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
Fergus Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service(<=30kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 450¢ |
| General Service(>60kw<=90kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1250¢ |
| General Service(>30kw<=60kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 850¢ |
| General Service(>90kw<=1000kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1650¢ |
Northern Lights, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule 8 Mountain Top Rates | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
Sun River Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Green Energy | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Big Flat Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase Services: Residential, Farm/Ranch, Small Commercial and Public Buildings | Fixed | 10¢ to 25¢ |
Big Horn County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
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 | 17¢ |
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