WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Charlo

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Charlo

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

Average monthly bill

January

$376highest

February

$302

March

$166

April

$140

May

$118

June

$106lowest

July

$110

August

$109

September

$109

October

$132

November

$207

December

$254

Carbon Emissions

1,480 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,523 kWh

Where does Charlo’s electricity come from?

Charlo's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Charlo's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Charlo. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Charlo. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Charlo. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Charlo.

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Charlo

The state of solar in Charlo

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

$14,339

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Charlo 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 Charlo

USBIA-Mission Valley Power

USBIA-Mission Valley Power Rates

USBIA-Mission Valley Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIALFixed8¢ to 25¢

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