Sanders County, MT: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Sanders County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Sanders County, Montana Electricity Overview

Sanders County has had a 9.80% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the last year.

Sanders County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 20.06% lower than the US average price, at 12.80 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

Sanders County produces 2,238,044.02 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the previous year, which gives them a rank of highest in Montana out of 56 counties for total hydroelectric generation.

Sanders County is ranked 2955th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the US when considering pollution per capita.

Sanders County is the 203rd highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 12,298 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 2,238,044.01.

Sanders County generates 181.98 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Sanders County the 97th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    170,994 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,238,044 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,238,044 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    181.98 MWh

Recent Energy News in Thompson Falls

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Thompson Falls 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

Thompson Falls, MT Electricity Overview

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Thompson Falls' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 9.57% less than the average national rate of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $105.2 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.3.

Releasing 11,256,465.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Thompson Falls ranks 72nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 146th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls 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.
379th14.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Thompson Falls
23rd$105.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Thompson Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Thompson Falls, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734

Plains, MT Electricity Overview

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Plains' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 9.57% less than the average national rate of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $105.2 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.3.

Releasing 8,389,732.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Plains ranks 82nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 146th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains

Plains 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.
379th14.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Plains
23rd$105.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Plains Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48105.22,816,563.74407,963,734

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Hot Springs, MT Electricity Overview

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Hot Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 8.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 48.98% less than the average national electricity price of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power. Hot Springs is home to 618 citizens, which is the 133rd largest population for a city in the state.

Releasing 4,485,168.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Hot Springs ranks 131st highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 401st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs

Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs
229th$112.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hot Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, Montana

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

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Electricity Production in Sanders County, Montana

Power Plants in Sanders County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sanders County MT Conventional Hydroelectric 1,741,340.01
Sanders County MT Conventional Hydroelectric 496,704

Sanders County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 42nd highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Sanders County releases 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2955th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power plants, which is 1112th most in the country. Sanders County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.

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Sanders County, Montana Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Sanders County offering electricity. Of those 5, 4 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Montana has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Sanders County has 4 providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 7.45%. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Sanders County ranks 2759th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

Sanders County, Montana is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Sanders County, Montana?

Sanders County, Montana has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sanders County, Montana?

By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in Sanders County, Montana.

What electricity companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy9,918
2Mission Valley Power7,548
3Flathead Electric Cooperative2,280
4Northern Lights2,135
5Missoula Electric Coop133

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-12