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Wheatland County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wheatland County, Montana Electricity Overview

Residents of Wheatland County are paying, on average, 7.96% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Wheatland County consumes about 5.90% of the electricity that their power generation facilities produce.

NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in Wheatland County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Wind turbines produce 235.51 megawatt hours per year per resident for Wheatland County residents, which is 67th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties.

Wheatland County is home to 2,082 residents and its power generating plants produce 490,323 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 235.51 megawatt hours per capita.

Wheatland County is 12th in Montana rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 490,323 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    28,949 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.9 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    490,323 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    490,323 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    235.51 MWh

Recent Energy News in Harlowton

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Harlowton 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

Harlowton, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Harlowton, which is 18.14% higher than the average state price of 12.57 cents and 7.31% below the national average of 16.02 cents. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 2 residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city.

The inhabitants of Harlowton have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 7,954,278.82 kilograms, which is 85th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 146th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harlowton

Harlowton 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.
450th14.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harlowton
419th$121.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harlowton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harlowton, 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

Judith Gap, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Judith Gap, which is 18.14% higher than the average state price of 12.57 cents and 7.31% below the national average of 16.02 cents. With a population of 115 citizens, the city is the 307th most populated city in Montana. NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

The inhabitants of Judith Gap have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 834,618.67 kilograms, which is 303rd highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 146th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Judith Gap

Judith Gap 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.
450th14.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Judith Gap
419th$121.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Judith Gap Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Judith Gap, 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

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Martinsdale Colony CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Martinsdale Colony CDP, which is 18.14% higher than the average state price of 12.57 cents and 7.31% below the national average of 16.02 cents. Martinsdale Colony CDP is home to 47 citizens, resulting in it being the 377th largest city in the state. Selling an estimated 121.03 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

The inhabitants of Martinsdale Colony CDP have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 341,105.02 kilograms, which is 373rd highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,257.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 146th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Martinsdale Colony CDP

Martinsdale Colony 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.
450th14.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Martinsdale Colony CDP
419th$121.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Martinsdale Colony CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Martinsdale Colony 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

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Electricity Production in Wheatland County, Montana

Power Plants in Wheatland County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Judith Gap Wind Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%)
Wheatland County MT Wind 388,516
Two Dot Wind FarmNorthWestern Energy DGGS (100.00%)
Wheatland County MT Wind 39,347
Musselshell Wind Project Two LLCMusselshell Wind Project Two LLC (100.00%)
Wheatland County MT Wind 33,670
Musselshell Wind ProjectMusselshell Wind Project LLC (100.00%)
Wheatland County MT Wind 28,790

Wheatland County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Wheatland County has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 679th most in the United States. For every resident in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Wheatland County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.

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Wheatland County, Montana Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Wheatland County, 3 of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Montana has commendable net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wheatland County averages out to about 5.17% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Wheatland County is ranked as the 2012th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Wheatland County, Montana

FAQ

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Wheatland County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy4,964
2Fergus Electric Cooperative602
3Park Electric Coop94

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

Wheatland County, Montana is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Wheatland County, Montana?

Wheatland County, Montana has 4 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-26