WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Big Timber
Montana
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Big Timber
January
$370February
$389highestMarch
$196April
$155May
$141June
$117lowestJuly
$120August
$120September
$120October
$129November
$228December
$245Carbon Emissions
1,619 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,666 kWh
Big Timber's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Big Timber's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Big Timber. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Big Timber. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Big Timber. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Big Timber.
40%
Coal
28%
Hydroelectric
23%
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,390
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Big Timber 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.
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 - Small | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #2 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential - Net-Metered - Base #1 | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Senior Income Eligible Discount | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential - Large | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Seasonal Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
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