WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Shelby
Montana
Montana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Shelby
January
$363February
$394highestMarch
$210April
$146May
$122June
$108lowestJuly
$109August
$110September
$109October
$125November
$264December
$275Carbon Emissions
1,625 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,671 kWh
Shelby's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Shelby's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Shelby. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Shelby. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Shelby. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Shelby.
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
$12,846
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Shelby 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.
Marias River 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 - Farm | Fixed | 7¢ |
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