WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Montana
January
$388highestFebruary
$375March
$157April
$144May
$122June
$109lowestJuly
$114August
$112September
$112October
$118November
$229December
$240Carbon Emissions
1,335 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,542 kWh
Montana's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Montana's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 25% of the energy in Montana. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Montana. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Montana. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Montana.
36%
Coal
31%
Hydroelectric
25%
Wind
3%
Natural Gas
2%
Petroleum
2%
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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| Clothes Washers | $15-$50 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $800 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $600 | Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc. | See Details |
| 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 |
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 |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Low Usage | Fixed | 8¢ |
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¢ |
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(>60kw<=90kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 1050¢ |
| General Service(>30kw<=60kw) | TOU | 9¢ to 650¢ |
| General Service(<=30kw) | TOU | 10¢ to 250¢ |
| General Service(>90kw<=1000kw) | TOU | 8¢ to 1450¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
| Schedule 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Schedule 1 Residential, Seasonal, and Small Commercial (Single 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 | 9¢ to 60¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | TOU | 8¢ to 495¢ |
| Residential - Net Meter | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential - Green Power | Fixed | 14¢ |
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 |
| Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1 | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule AS - Annual Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule GS - Three Phase Farmsteads | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential and Public Buildings | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Schedule SH | TOU |
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¢ |
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 - Net-Metered - Base #2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Small | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Senior Income Eligible Discount | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Large | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
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 |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE | TOU | 12¢ to 17¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Total Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Residential, School, Church, Hall | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Electric Heat Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Annuals (Stockwells - Cabins) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
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