WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Montana
January
$370highestFebruary
$358March
$204April
$137May
$116June
$104lowestJuly
$109August
$107September
$107October
$113November
$218December
$229Carbon Emissions
1,328 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,582 kWh
Montana's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Montana's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Montana. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Montana. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Montana. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Montana.
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.
999 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,976
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 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 - Split Systems | $700-$1,600 | 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 |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $800 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $500 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $15-$50 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Low Usage | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 100¢ |
Beartooth 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 Power | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential | TOU | 8¢ to 495¢ |
| Residential - Net Meter | Fixed | 12¢ |
Black Hills Power Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Total Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
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 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Single Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Schedule 8 Mountain Top Rates | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Schedule 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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 | 8¢ to 25¢ |
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 17¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule AS - Annual Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential and Public Buildings | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule GS - Three Phase Farmsteads | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1 | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule SH | TOU |
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 | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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<=60kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 650¢ |
| General Service(>60kw<=90kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 1050¢ |
| General Service(<=30kw) | TOU | 10¢ to 250¢ |
| General Service(>90kw<=1000kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1450¢ |
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¢ |
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, and Public Buildings | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
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¢ |
| Residential - Small | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Senior Income Eligible Discount | Fixed | 6¢ to 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 |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Stock Water Well | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
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: Carbon and Park County | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Service: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders Counties | TOU | 6¢ to 315¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Rural Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Annual Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
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 |
| Electric Heat Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential, School, Church, Hall | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Annuals (Stockwells - Cabins) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
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 | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Green Energy | Fixed | 9¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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