WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Virginia City

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Virginia City

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

Average monthly bill

January

$215highest

February

$52lowest

March

$53

April

$82

May

$85

June

$88

July

$93

August

$92

September

$87

October

$89

November

$60

December

$66

Carbon Emissions

795 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

771 kWh

Where does Virginia City’s electricity come from?

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

34%

Coal

31%

Hydroelectric

26%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Virginia City

The state of solar in Virginia City

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

$12,231

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Virginia City 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 Virginia City

NorthWestern Corporation

NorthWestern Corporation Rates

NorthWestern Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Delivery ServiceFixed13¢

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