WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Colstrip

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Colstrip

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

Average monthly bill

January

$376

February

$385highest

March

$147

April

$112

May

$111

June

$105lowest

July

$121

August

$111

September

$109

October

$119

November

$201

December

$266

Carbon Emissions

1,460 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,502 kWh

Where does Colstrip’s electricity come from?

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

36%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

25%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Colstrip

The state of solar in Colstrip

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

$14,303

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Colstrip 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 Colstrip

Tongue River Electric Coop Inc

Tongue River Electric Coop Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Single Phase ServiceFixed10¢ to 11¢

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