Electricity Rates in Montana

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

The average electricity bill in Montana is $108.57
The average electricity rate in Montana is 12.67¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Montana

The average residential electric bill in Montana is $108.57 per month. Montana is the 5th most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Montana

Population
1,122,867
Total Production
26,364,997 MWh / 23.48 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
15,650,655 MWh / 13.94 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
14,859,953 MWh / 13.23 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
6,829,721,487 kg / 6,082.4 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
11,505,044 MWh / 10.25 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montana

Montana residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

11^th12.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Montana

5^th$108.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montana Residents

Montana Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Montana's Electricity Prices and Usage

Consumers in Montana enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than most people around the nation, with an average state electricity rate of 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the nationwide average price of 16.52 cents. While there are 30 electricity companies operating in the state, citizens often will only have one electricity supplier choice due to the regulated electricity market in place. The state ranks as the 42nd highest polluting state in the US based on total CO2 output, with over 6,829,721,486.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity consumption. As the 12th worst polluting state in the United States based on pollution per capita from electricity use, Montana citizens average emissions of 6,082.4 kilograms of CO2 gases each. The state's electrical grid experiences an average of 1.05 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages last an average of 116.39 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage. Approximately 56.36% of the states' electricity is produced from sustainable fuels, ranking them as the 20th highest state for total renewable electricity production.

Residential Electricity Providers in Montana

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Rate State Rank	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Average Bill State Rank	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Sales State Rank	Residential Revenues ($)	Residential Revenues State Rank	State Production (MWh)	State Production Rank
NorthWestern Energy	BUNDLED	14.42	22	102.46	6	2,793,550.13	1	402,824,566	1	3,832,865.83	1
Flathead Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	9.64	6	116.15	15	913,952	2	88,110,000	2	7,752	3
Mission Valley Power	BUNDLED	8.80	2	117.25	16	258,211.42	3	22,712,190	5		4
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	13.26	16	120.88	17	230,783.55	4	30,607,369	3		4
Missoula Electric Coop	BUNDLED	10.45	9	112.79	13	190,116.37	5	19,858,142	6		4
Montana Dakota Utilities	BUNDLED	13.03	15	98.13	4	177,146	6	23,077,000	4	85,411	2
Ravalli Electric	BUNDLED	10.85	10	134.16	23	163,512.59	7	17,734,314.87	7		4
Vigilante Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.94	3	101.96	5	125,843.67	8	11,250,935.02	8		4
Lincoln Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	11.43	11	145.5	27	93,312.5	9	10,668,974.58	10		4
Park Electric Coop	BUNDLED	10.04	7	111.53	12	86,408.4	10	8,672,486.56	11		4
Glacier Electric Coop	BUNDLED	11.44	12	106.04	8	69,809.5	11	7,988,108.16	14		4
Fergus Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	16.60	28	135.19	24	65,202.43	12	10,821,731.84	9		4
Beartooth Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	14.04	19	109.87	10	55,511.84	13	7,794,632.92	15		4
Tongue River Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	15.45	26	158.24	28	55,458.54	14	8,567,559.81	12		4
Northern Lights	BUNDLED	13.44	17	139.29	25	50,753.18	15	6,822,280.42	17		4
Lower Yellowstone Electric REA	BUNDLED	9.36	5	108.22	9	49,686.29	16	4,652,397	20		4
Sun River Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	14.99	24	128.15	20	49,675.23	17	7,445,068.39	16		4
McCone Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	17.79	29	145.14	26	47,695.2	18	8,484,117.97	13		4
Hill County Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	14.46	23	128.41	21	40,489.25	19	5,853,410.65	18		4
Sheridan Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	9.08	4	123.32	19	36,549.98	20	3,319,393.07	22		4

Commercial Electricity Providers in Montana

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Rate Rank	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Average Bill State Rank	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Sales State Rank	Commercial Revenues ($)	Commercial Revenues State Rank	State Production (MWh)	State Production Rank
NorthWestern Energy	BUNDLED	13.61	25	426	18	3,101,385.05	1	422,117,961	1	3,832,865.83	1
Flathead Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	7.62	5	245.96	7	485,620	2	37,027,000	2	7,752	3
Montana Dakota Utilities	BUNDLED	11.68	19	444.17	19	263,225	3	30,757,000	3	85,411	2
Fergus Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.36	7	6,735.84	29	261,146.7	4	21,837,590.44	4		4
Mission Valley Power	BUNDLED	8.25	6	164.65	3	135,679.84	5	11,197,540	5		4
Glacier Electric Coop	BUNDLED	8.47	9	370.27	15	98,052.49	6	8,302,996.93	8		4
Sheridan Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	14.17	28	1,158.38	27	77,296.01	7	10,953,682.55	6		4
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	12.87	23	449.05	21	71,890.47	8	9,249,511	7		4
Marias River Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.82	11	322.56	13	58,914.51	9	5,197,128.68	9		4
Missoula Electric Coop	BUNDLED	9.55	13	271.79	10	52,940.07	10	5,053,311	10		4
Hill County Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	9.65	14	1,337.12	28	43,906.59	11	4,237,341.4	11		4
Fall River Electric	BUNDLED	7.44	4	453.97	22	43,758.87	12	3,254,513.2	14		4
Lincoln Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.40	8	365.29	14	41,961.4	13	3,525,745.16	13		4
McCone Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	13.80	27	464.72	23	25,992.86	14	3,588,117.93	12		4
Sun River Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	9.85	15	534.49	24	25,880.55	15	2,549,498.35	17		4
Lower Yellowstone Electric REA	BUNDLED	11.31	17	302.9	12	23,537.38	16	2,660,950.84	15		4
Big Horn County Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	13.04	24	372.41	16	19,950.75	17	2,601,684.61	16		4
Ravalli Electric	BUNDLED	8.76	10	249.86	8	19,539.19	18	1,712,060.44	20		4
Tongue River Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	12.25	22	270.55	9	16,639.54	19	2,038,864.07	19		4
Beartooth Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	10.89	16	226.58	6	14,379.88	20	1,566,373.15	21		4

Power Plants in Montana

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)
ColstripAvista Utilities (15.00%)Talen Energy (15.09%)Puget Sound Energy (25.00%)Portland General Electric (20.00%)PacifiCorp (10.00%)NorthWestern Energy (14.91%)	Colstrip	Coal	9,028,457	9,548,683,623.51	1,057.62
LibbyUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%)	Lincoln County	Conventional Hydroelectric	1,581,208
Noxon RapidsAvista Utilities (100.00%)	Sanders County	Conventional Hydroelectric	1,304,311
Clearwater Wind IClearwater Energy Resources LLC (100.00%)	Miles City	Wind	1,234,055
YellowtailUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)	Big Horn County	Conventional Hydroelectric	845,979
Selis Ksanka QlispeEnergy Keepers Inc (100.00%)	Lake County	Conventional Hydroelectric	804,794
Clearwater Wind EastClearwater Wind East, LLC (100.00%)	Miles City	Wind	766,640
Pryor Mountain WindPacifiCorp (100.00%)	Carbon County	Wind	730,700
Fort PeckUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%)	McCone County	Conventional Hydroelectric	701,188
Hungry HorseUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)	Flathead County	Conventional Hydroelectric	650,165
NaturEner Rim Rock EnergyNaturEner Rim Rock Energy LLC (100.00%)	Toole County	Wind	600,534
RyanNorthWestern Energy (100.00%)	Cascade County	Conventional Hydroelectric	486,256
Dave Gates Generating StationNorthWestern Energy DGGS (100.00%)	Anaconda-Deer Lodge County	Natural Gas	474,696	288,875,791.02	608.55
Hardin Generator ProjectHeorot Power Management (100.00%)	Hardin	Coal	435,403	568,830,782.95	1,306.45
Judith Gap Wind Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%)	Wheatland County	Wind	415,024
Thompson FallsNorthWestern Energy (100.00%)	Sanders County	Conventional Hydroelectric	396,281
Rainbow (MT)NorthWestern Energy (100.00%)	Cascade County	Conventional Hydroelectric	394,875
Yellowstone Energy LPYellowstone Energy LP (100.00%)	Lockwood CDP	Petroleum Coke	381,832	414,934,370.65	1,086.69
Clearwater Wind IIClearwater Wind II, LLC (100.00%)	Miles City	Wind	377,083
Culbertson Generation StationBasin Electric Power Cooperative (100.00%)	Roosevelt County	Natural Gas	316,611	176,425,667.32	557.23

Quick Facts

Montana generates 5,853,459.19 megawatts from wind turbines. That is sufficient to rank it 20th in the United States for wind energy electricity generation.

Montana is 5th in the United States for renewable electricity production per capita, at 13.23 megawatt hours per person a year.

NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the state of Montana when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Montana ranks 9th highest in the country for electricity per person produced from wind power. With a total production amount of 5,853,459.19 megawatt hours from wind turbines and a state population of 1,122,867, the state averages 5.21 megawatt hours per person per year from wind power.

During the course of the last year, Montana has experienced a 52.68% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 240,185 megawatt hours each year to 366,703.08 megawatt hours each year.

Montana has seen a reduction of 13.36% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation during the previous 12 months.

Montana Counties Comparison

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Rate State Rank	Residential Rate National Rank	Residential Avg. Electric Bill	Residential Bill State Rank	Residential Bill National Rank
Yellowstone County	169,852	3	6	14.04	29	1,254	$113.87/mo	26	260
Gallatin County	124,857	4		13.50	24	964	$104.35/mo	10	114
Missoula County	121,041	3		12.22	14	429	$108.18/mo	21	155
Flathead County	111,814	3	4	9.91	1	47	$119.51/mo	37	387
Cascade County	84,864	3	7	14.76	41	1,597	$114.46/mo	29	276
Lewis and Clark County	73,832	3	5	13.72	25	1,066	$107.44/mo	19	150
Ravalli County	43,790	3		11.89	10	327	$124.56/mo	42	516
Silver Bow County	35,017	2	1	11.93	11	335	$102.23/mo	6	97
Lake County	31,030	4	1	11.33	6	183	$110.63/mo	23	208
Lincoln County	19,674	4	1	10.91	3	115	$127.88/mo	44	581
Park County	17,072	3		12.73	16	618	$106.02/mo	17	134
Hill County	16,297	2		14.44	36	1,441	$119.84/mo	39	393
Glacier County	13,827	2		11.25	5	172	$107.15/mo	18	144
Big Horn County	13,198	6	3	14.13	31	1,300	$120.56/mo	41	415
Sanders County	12,298	5	2	12.90	18	710	$114.35/mo	28	272
Jefferson County	12,057	2		12.11	12	394	$102.25/mo	7	98
Custer County	11,968	6	2	14.71	39	1,568	$132.78/mo	48	682
Fergus County	11,464	3		16.10	52	2,215	$128.10/mo	45	585
Richland County	11,375	5	2	11.51	7	229	$104.81/mo	11	118
Roosevelt County	10,884	5	3	12.14	13	404	$118.46/mo	35	351
Carbon County	10,488	3	2	14.27	35	1,361	$105.41/mo	15	125
Beaverhead County	9,391	2	1	10.65	2	92	$102.12/mo	3	94
Deer Lodge County	9,380	2	1	12.51	15	542	$102.29/mo	8	99
Dawson County	9,003	6	1	15.09	44	1,769	$112.08/mo	25	231
Stillwater County	8,916	4	2	14.25	34	1,356	$108.68/mo	22	164
Madison County	8,499	2	1	12.75	17	630	$102.31/mo	9	100
Rosebud County	8,464	5	5	14.54	37	1,484	$145.71/mo	54	1,198
Valley County	7,553	6		14.84	43	1,636	$143.91/mo	52	1,130
Blaine County	7,051	3		14.23	32	1,343	$119.06/mo	36	364
Powell County	6,955	2		13.29	21	888	$105.40/mo	14	124
Broadwater County	6,641	2	1	11.87	9	307	$102.23/mo	5	96
Teton County	6,173	2	3	14.80	42	1,621	$119.68/mo	38	391
Pondera County	5,974	4		14.12	30	1,297	$115.71/mo	31	299
Chouteau County	5,896	4		14.63	38	1,528	$117.34/mo	33	332
Toole County	5,013	4	3	11.59	8	245	$99.73/mo	2	79
Musselshell County	4,813	3		16.38	53	2,261	$132.81/mo	49	683
Mineral County	4,490	3		13.74	26	1,077	$105.43/mo	16	126
Phillips County	4,233	3		13.93	27	1,188	$120.42/mo	40	407
Sweet Grass County	3,690	4	2	13.26	20	867	$107.61/mo	20	152
Sheridan County	3,522	3		11.05	4	141	$110.77/mo	24	210
Granite County	3,333	3	1	13.48	23	955	$105.38/mo	12	121
Fallon County	3,074	4	1	14.76	40	1,596	$102.15/mo	4	95
Wheatland County	2,082	2	4	15.46	47	2,019	$118.14/mo	34	348
Liberty County	2,026	4	1	13.45	22	944	$114.86/mo	30	284
Judith Basin County	2,004	3	2	15.35	46	1,976	$116.59/mo	32	320
Meagher County	1,932	4	1	14.24	33	1,345	$105.38/mo	13	122
McCone County	1,805	5	1	16.09	51	2,209	$130.02/mo	46	622
Powder River County	1,759	2		15.47	48	2,022	$156.79/mo	55	1,724
Daniels County	1,739	4		13.00	19	760	$127.40/mo	43	568
Carter County	1,349	4		15.70	49	2,101	$114.17/mo	27	268
Prairie County	1,227	4		15.26	45	1,931	$130.44/mo	47	632
Wibaux County	1,018	4		16.04	50	2,197	$73.77/mo	1	11
Garfield County	972	3		17.74	56	2,491	$144.66/mo	53	1,156
Golden Valley County	820	2	1	16.49	54	2,286	$133.61/mo	50	713
Treasure County	693	4		14.00	28	1,240	$158.89/mo	56	1,884
Petroleum County	434	2		16.90	55	2,399	$137.68/mo	51	878

Montana is the 42nd worst ranked state when it comes to total CO2 pollution, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 6,829,721,486.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the state's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 totals. Currently that amount stands at 6,082.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, which results in the state being the 12th ranked state in the nation for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Electricity producing facilities in the state most often use Coal, which makes up 9,753,858.19 megawatt hours (or 37.00%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the state. Adding Coal totals to Conventional Hydroelectric (32.68%) and Wind (22.20%), these three fuels make up 91.88% of the state electricity generation. Montana has 69 electricity producing plants, which is the 42nd most in the country and 14th highest when counting power plants per person.

COAL

37.00%

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC

32.68%

WIND

22.20%

NATURAL GAS

4.16%

PETROLEUM COKE

1.42%

OTHER

2.54%

Montana has 24 out of 30 electricity suppliers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

The average energy loss for companies in Montana is 2.93%. This includes data from 6 companies, including NorthWestern Energy, Flathead Electric Cooperative, and Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative. The United States average for energy loss is 2.43%, which earns a rank of 25th best in the United States for Montana in this category.

When it comes to encouraging solar panel installs at private residences, tax and rebate incentives from the government are some of the easiest methods. Montana offers a credit that is $1000 or less or there is no state tax. There are currently no statewide rebates available to consumers who are installing solar panels. Montana citizens have the ability to apply a 100% property tax exemption for the purchase of private solar panels, which is as good as it gets. Fortunately, residents in the state have a 100% sales tax exemption for the install of solar at a place of residence. This is as good as it gets.

Legislation enforced at the state level determines whether customers who are seeking renewable energy sources can easily find alternatives. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for electricity suppliers who do business in the state. These standards require that a certain amount of electricity must be produced from renewable fuels. Montana does not currently have any standards in place that providers must adhere to. Also, there are currently no low income solar programs to assist low income families to install solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Montana, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Montana

What is a good electricity rate in Montana?

The average electricity price paid by customers in Montana in 2025 is 12.67 cents per kilowatt hour.

Where does Montana get its electricity?

Montana's electricity is produced using primarily Coal, which makes up 37.00% of the fuel used in the state. Conventional Hydroelectric and Wind also account for 32.68% and 22.20% respectively.

Does Montana have a deregulated electricity market?

No, Montana has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single supplier choice for their electricity needs.

How many power plants are located in Montana?

There are 69 active power plants in Montana.

How many electric companies offer service in Montana?

Montana has 30 electricity providers operating in the area.

What is the average electric bill in Montana?

The average electric bill in the state of Montana in 2025 is $109 while the national average is $143.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Montana?

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

What power companies are in Montana?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	NorthWestern Energy	412,418
2	Flathead Electric Cooperative	75,857
3	Montana Dakota Utilities	25,485
4	Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative	23,069
5	Mission Valley Power	22,917
6	Missoula Electric Coop	16,489
7	Ravalli Electric	12,203
8	Vigilante Electric Cooperative	11,352
9	Glacier Electric Coop	8,151
10	Fergus Electric Cooperative	7,099

What is the cheapest electricity company in Montana?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	City of Troy Utilities	8.45	1,078
2	Mission Valley Power	8.80	22,917
3	Vigilante Electric Cooperative	8.94	11,352
4	Sheridan Electric Cooperative	9.08	3,811
5	Lower Yellowstone Electric REA	9.36	5,241
6	Flathead Electric Cooperative	9.64	75,857
7	Park Electric Coop	10.04	6,952
8	Marias River Electric Cooperative	10.34	3,936
9	Missoula Electric Coop	10.45	16,489
10	Ravalli Electric	10.85	12,203

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera

Published: 2024-11-06

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