WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Portal

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Portal

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

Average monthly bill

January

$518highest

February

$495

March

$302

April

$155

May

$122

June

$116lowest

July

$125

August

$121

September

$120

October

$136

November

$292

December

$429

Carbon Emissions

2,335 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

2,086 kWh

Where does Portal’s electricity come from?

Portal's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Portal's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 41%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Portal. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Portal.

48%

Wind

41%

Coal

6%

Hydroelectric

5%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Portal

The state of solar in Portal

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

$13,413

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Portal 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 Portal

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Rates

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

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)	TOU	6¢ to 10¢
Optional Residential Electric Thermal Energy Storage Service (Rate 13)	TOU	6¢ to 13¢
Residential Electric Service	Fixed	7¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric - Optional Time of Day	TOU	7¢ to 12¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)	TOU	10¢ to 15¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)	Fixed	8¢ to 10¢
Residential Electric Service (Rate 10)	Fixed	11¢ to 13¢
Optional Time of Day Residential Electric Service (Rate 16)	TOU	8¢ to 12¢

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