WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sidney

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Sidney

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

Average monthly bill

January

$217highest

February

$50lowest

March

$67

April

$79

May

$93

June

$88

July

$97

August

$93

September

$88

October

$87

November

$52

December

$59

Carbon Emissions

802 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

778 kWh

Where does Sidney’s electricity come from?

Sidney's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Sidney's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Wind provides 26% of the energy in Sidney. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Sidney. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Sidney. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Sidney.

34%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

26%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Sidney

The state of solar in Sidney

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

$12,485

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Sidney 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 Sidney

Lower Yellowstone R E A, IncMontana-Dakota Utilities Co

Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc Rates

Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Schedule GS - Three Phase FarmsteadsFixed
Schedule SHTOU
Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1Fixed
Residential and Public BuildingsFixed
Schedule AS - Annual ServiceFixed

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Rates

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICETOU12¢ to 17¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed13¢ to 15¢

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