WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Billings

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Billings

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

Average monthly bill

January

$380

February

$411highest

March

$163

April

$138

May

$127

June

$118lowest

July

$130

August

$125

September

$123

October

$136

November

$235

December

$251

Carbon Emissions

1,579 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,624 kWh

Where does Billings’s electricity come from?

Billings's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Billings's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 25% of the energy in Billings. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Billings. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Billings. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Billings.

36%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

25%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Billings

The state of solar in Billings

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,080 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,670

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Billings 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 Billings

NorthWestern CorporationYellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Inc.

Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Inc. Rates

Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Inc. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential RateFixed9¢ to 12¢

NorthWestern Corporation Rates

NorthWestern Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Delivery ServiceFixed13¢

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