Meagher County, MT: 4 Electric Providers

Meagher County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Meagher County, Montana Electricity Overview

There was a 8.60% rise in electricity generated by wind in Meagher County in the last year from 68,976 megawatt hours to 74,906 megawatt hours.

With 1,932 residents within its borders and 74,906 megawatt hours produced each year, Meagher County has a per capita production of 38.77 megawatt hours. This is the 558th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

Wind turbines in Meagher County produce 74,906 megawatt hours of electricity.

Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 74,906 megawatt hours, of Meagher County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 19th in the state for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.

Meagher County released 0 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 2955th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country.

Citizens of Meagher County consume enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the US average of 4,162.25.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    26,863 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    74,906 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    74,906 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    38.77 MWh

Recent Energy News in White Sulphur Springs

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White Sulphur Springs Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.76¢ per kWh

  • 1.27% lower than last month
  • 5.62% lower than February last year
  • 3.35% higher than the Montana average
  • 15.59% lower 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
  • 11,355th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,499 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,215 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.53¢ per kWh

  • 0.47% lower than last month
  • 14.48% higher than February last year
  • 4.55% higher than the Montana average
  • 14.22% lower 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
  • 12,028th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 94 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,113 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$120.64 per month

  • 11.69% lower than last month
  • 4.89% higher than February last year
  • 3.58% lower than the Montana average
  • 3.77% lower than the US average
  • 376th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,340th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,777 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,925 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$105.15 per month

  • 0.45% higher than last month
  • 10.33% higher than February last year
  • 0.52% lower than the Montana average
  • 20.66% lower than the US average
  • 376th 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
  • 4,599th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 83 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,600 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.91¢ per kWh

  • 1.26% lower than last month
  • 8.37% lower than February last year
  • 3.72% higher than the Montana average
  • 5.15% lower 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
  • 15,314th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,751 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,923 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 13.66% higher than February last year
  • 5.57% higher than the Montana average
  • 0.98% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since February last year
  • 19,109th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 100 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,257 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$447.25 per month

  • 0.22% higher than last month
  • 7.18% lower than February last year
  • 3.38% higher than the Montana average
  • 73.27% lower than the US average
  • 426th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since February last year
  • 10,171st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,171 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,049 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$463.89 per month

  • 0.62% lower than last month
  • 11.46% higher than February last year
  • 5.72% higher than the Montana average
  • 71.76% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since February last year
  • 9,378th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 240 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,793 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.09¢ per kWh

  • 5.68% lower than last month
  • 8.81% lower than February last year
  • 4.03% lower than the Montana average
  • 7.74% lower than the US average
  • 453rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,042nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,495 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,353 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.76¢ per kWh

  • 0.68% lower than last month
  • 20.71% higher than February last year
  • 1.68% higher than the Montana average
  • 5.46% higher than the US average
  • 453rd 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
  • 20,609th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 433 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,493 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$4,239.47 per month

  • 0.09% lower than last month
  • 5.54% lower than February last year
  • 11.85% lower than the Montana average
  • 86.17% lower than the US average
  • 412th 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
  • 8,892nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 231 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 835 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,465.83 per month

  • 0.83% lower than last month
  • 2.72% higher than February last year
  • 23.79% lower than the Montana average
  • 92.77% lower than the US average
  • 411th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 5,591st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 460 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,409 since February last year

White Sulphur Springs, MT Electricity Overview

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White Sulphur Springs averages a residential electricity price of 12.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 2.89% less than Montana's average price of 12.57 cents. Selling an estimated 54.19 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city.

The 15,614.4 megawatt hours consumed in White Sulphur Springs must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 401st highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 8,150,232.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 84th largest amount in Montana.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
158th12.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of White Sulphur Springs
411th$118.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for White Sulphur Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in White Sulphur Springs, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Fergus Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.21137.8269,46510,565,000
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734
Vigilante Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.89119.58199,28215,732,600

Martinsdale CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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Martinsdale CDP averages a residential electricity price of 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is 0.30% less than Montana's average price of 12.57 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Martinsdale CDP ranks as the 378th largest electricity consuming city of the 498 cities in the state, with a total consumption amount of 611.78 megawatt hours.

The 611.78 megawatt hours consumed in Martinsdale CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 146th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 319,332.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 375th largest amount in Montana.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Martinsdale CDP

Martinsdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
216th12.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Martinsdale CDP
417th$120.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for Martinsdale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Martinsdale CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Fergus Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.21137.8269,46510,565,000
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734
Vigilante Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.89119.58199,28215,732,600

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Electricity Production in Meagher County, Montana

Power Plants in Meagher County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Gordon Butte Wind LLCGordon Butte Wind LLC (25.00%)TC-8 71 Ranch, LP (50.00%)TC-7 Oversight Resources, LLC (25.00%)
Meagher County MT Wind 74,906

Meagher County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There is one power producing plant in Meagher County. On average, the county's residents emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 42nd highest polluting county out of 56 counties in Montana based on emissions per capita. At 0 kilograms per person and 1,122,867 people in the county, the county emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 2955th highest amount in the US. In Meagher County, Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production.

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Meagher County, Montana Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity companies in Meagher County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Montana has commendable regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Meagher County who report energy loss data had an average of 5.17% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Meagher County is ranked as the 2012th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

Meagher County, Montana is home to 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Meagher County, Montana?

The largest electricity company in Meagher County, Montana by total revenue is NorthWestern Energy.

Which electricity companies offer service in Meagher County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy8,347
2Vigilante Electric Cooperative1,592
3Fergus Electric Cooperative250
4Park Electric Coop207

How many power plants are within Meagher County, Montana?

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

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-04-26