WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Winston

Montana

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The State of Electricity in Winston

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

Average monthly bill

January

$366highest

February

$350

March

$145

April

$135

May

$114

June

$103lowest

July

$108

August

$106

September

$106

October

$113

November

$214

December

$224

Carbon Emissions

1,450 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,491 kWh

Where does Winston’s electricity come from?

Winston's energy comes from Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Winston's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 28%. Wind provides 23% of the energy in Winston. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Winston. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Winston. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Winston.

40%

Coal

28%

Hydroelectric

23%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

2%

Petroleum

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Winston

The state of solar in Winston

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

$13,081

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 Winston 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 Winston

NorthWestern CorporationVigilante Electric Coop, Inc

Vigilante Electric Coop, Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed
Low UsageFixed

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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