Lake County, MT: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lake County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Lake County, Montana Electricity Overview

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 100.00%, or 997,605 megawatt hours, of Lake County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 6th in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel types.

Residents of Lake County are paying, on average, 26.87% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 11.71 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Lake County is $108.4, compared to the nationwide average of $138.3. Lake County consumers enjoy a 21.62% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow Americans.

Lake County released 0 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes them the 2955th highest polluting county in the country.

Lake County consumes only 43.25% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 56.75%.

Lake County is ranked 11th in Montana out of 56 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 32.15 megawatt hours per person per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    431,447 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    997,605 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    997,605 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    32.15 MWh

Recent Energy News in Polson

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Polson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.45¢ per kWh

  • 0.82% higher than last month
  • 14.86% higher than February last year
  • 29.01% lower than the Montana average
  • 42.02% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 1,517th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 271 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,280 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

7.91¢ per kWh

  • 1.3% higher than last month
  • 12.42% higher than February last year
  • 43.06% lower than the Montana average
  • 53.28% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 109th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$214.58 per month

  • 7.52% higher than last month
  • 20.58% higher than February last year
  • 71.5% higher than the Montana average
  • 71.16% higher than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,632nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,322 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,573 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$112.05 per month

  • 2.8% higher than last month
  • 6.37% higher than February last year
  • 6.01% higher than the Montana average
  • 15.46% lower than the US average
  • 444th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since February last year
  • 6,618th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,213 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,436 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.37¢ per kWh

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 14.45% higher than February last year
  • 32.76% lower than the Montana average
  • 38.51% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 3,073rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,065 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

7.41¢ per kWh

  • 1.2% higher than last month
  • 14% higher than February last year
  • 44.07% lower than the Montana average
  • 47.54% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 286th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 174 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$234.61 per month

  • 6.82% higher than last month
  • 22.56% higher than February last year
  • 45.77% lower than the Montana average
  • 85.98% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,643rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,429 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$151.59 per month

  • 2.43% higher than last month
  • 13.03% higher than February last year
  • 65.45% lower than the Montana average
  • 90.77% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 489th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 337 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 398 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.12¢ per kWh

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 12.52% higher than February last year
  • 24.85% lower than the Montana average
  • 27.76% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 7,764th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,551 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.47¢ per kWh

  • 1.03% higher than last month
  • 16.56% higher than February last year
  • 38.91% lower than the Montana average
  • 36.64% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since February last year
  • 3,193rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 355 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,723 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1.32 per month

  • 32.72% lower than last month
  • 16.36% higher than February last year
  • 99.97% lower than the Montana average
  • 100% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 1,179th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,062 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$74.52 per month

  • 0.02% higher than last month
  • 1.57% higher than February last year
  • 97.7% lower than the Montana average
  • 99.78% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 109th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

Polson, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Polson's residential electricity rate is 8.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.97% lower than the average Montana price of 12.57 cents and 48.98% lower than the US average of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power.

Polson has zero electricity generation plants. Around 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 146th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 37,456,234.46 kilograms, which is the 24th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Polson

Polson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.094/kWh$0.062/kWh$214.58/mo.$47.13/mo.
1st8.17¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Polson
229th$112.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Polson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Polson, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.17112.05263,735.0121,552,930

Pablo CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Pablo CDP's residential electricity rate is 11.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.86% lower than the average Montana price of 12.57 cents and 29.27% lower than the US average of 16.02 cents. Mission Valley Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Montana average monthly residential power bill is $110.22, while the Pablo CDP average is 1.45% less at $108.62 per month. This is the 176th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Pablo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 146th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 14,783,636.81 kilograms, which is the 50th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pablo CDP

Pablo CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.091/kWh$168.09/mo.$54.94/mo.
101st11.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pablo CDP
176th$108.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pablo CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pablo CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.17112.05263,735.0121,552,930
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734

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Ronan, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Ronan's residential electricity rate is 11.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.86% lower than the average Montana price of 12.57 cents and 29.27% lower than the US average of 16.02 cents. Mission Valley Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Montana average monthly residential power bill is $110.22, while the Ronan average is 1.45% less at $108.62 per month. This is the 176th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Ronan has zero electricity generation plants. Around 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 146th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 12,954,733.29 kilograms, which is the 60th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ronan

Ronan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.091/kWh$168.09/mo.$54.94/mo.
101st11.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ronan
176th$108.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ronan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ronan, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.17112.05263,735.0121,552,930
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734

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Electricity Production in Lake County, Montana

Power Plants in Lake County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Selis Ksanka QlispeEnergy Keepers Inc (100.00%)
Lake County MT Conventional Hydroelectric 997,605

Lake County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lake County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 42nd worst out of 56 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2955th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Lake County is home to one electricity plant.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Lake County, Montana Net Metering

Of the 4 electric suppliers in Lake County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 7.45%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Montana average is 3.19%, resulting in a rank of 2759th best in the United States and a state rank of 47th best out of 3230 and 56 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

  • Polson, Montana:
    • Mission Valley Power: 100.00%
  • Ronan, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
    • Mission Valley Power: 50.00%
  • St. Ignatius, Montana:
    • Mission Valley Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mission Valley Power12,323
2NorthWestern Energy5,860
3Flathead Electric Cooperative1,259
4Missoula Electric Coop725

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lake County, Montana?

The largest electricity provider in Lake County, Montana by total customer count is Mission Valley Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Lake County, Montana?

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Lake County, Montana.

How many power plants are located in Lake County, Montana?

There is one active electricity plant located in Lake County, Montana

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-12