WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chester

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Chester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$379

February

$402highest

March

$188

April

$134

May

$117

June

$106lowest

July

$112

August

$109

September

$109

October

$117

November

$230

December

$293

Carbon Emissions

1,551 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,596 kWh

Where does Chester’s electricity come from?

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

36%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

25%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Chester

The state of solar in Chester

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

$12,809

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 Chester 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 Chester

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Hill County Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Annual ResidentialFixed12¢
Rural ResidentialFixed10¢

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