Beaverhead County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Beaverhead County, MT is $103.16
- The average electricity rate in Beaverhead County, MT is 10.52¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Beaverhead County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Beaverhead County, MT is $103.16 per month. Beaverhead County, MT is the 14th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Beaverhead County, Montana Electricity Overview
Beaverhead County is 9th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 161,306 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.
Beaverhead County generates 24.47% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.
Beaverhead County is home to over 9,391 citizens and produces 161,306 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 17.18 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Beaverhead County 1st in Montana out of 56 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
Beaverhead County produces 17.18 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 634th highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the country.
Consumers in the county are faced with an average of 0.98 power outages each year, with an average of 88.2 minutes per outage.
Beaverhead County is the 2546th most populous county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
129,595 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
161,306 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
161,306 MWh
Production per Capita
17.18 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dillon
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Dillon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.48¢ per kWh
- 4.41% lower than last month
- 5.27% lower than November last year
- 7.53% higher than the Montana average
- 20.84% lower than the US average
- 215th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 45 since November last year
- 7,158th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,000 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,367 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14¢ per kWh
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 0.07% lower than November last year
- 9.74% higher than the Montana average
- 15.13% lower than the US average
- 241st in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 34 since November last year
- 11,029th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 391 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,193 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$88.6 per month
- 9.01% higher than last month
- 10.66% lower than November last year
- 9.21% lower than the Montana average
- 25.06% lower than the US average
- 95th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 50 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 3,821st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 942 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,603 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$102.5 per month
- 0.85% lower than last month
- 3.66% lower than November last year
- 5.25% lower than the Montana average
- 27.94% lower than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 63 since November last year
- 3,129th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 103 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,469 since November last year
Dillon, MT Electricity Overview

Dillon's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.00% more than Montana's average rate of 12.50 cents. This ranks the city 241st out of 498 cities in the state for best average electricity price. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 14 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $102.5 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.
Dillon emits 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 339th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 22,745,619.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 31st highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dillon
Dillon residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dillon, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.03 | 105.13 | 128,136.21 | 11,574,223.98 |
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Lima, MT Electricity Overview

Lima's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.00% more than Montana's average rate of 12.50 cents. This ranks the city 241st out of 498 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Lima is home to 224 residents, which is the 235th most populated city in Montana. With an estimated 4 total residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Lima emits 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 52nd highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,296,442.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 233rd highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lima
Lima residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lima, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.03 | 105.13 | 128,136.21 | 11,574,223.98 |
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Wisdom CDP, MT Electricity Overview

Wisdom CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 9.04 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 27.66% lower than Montana's average rate of 12.50 cents, ranking the city at 11th best for average electricity rate out of 498 cities in the state. Wisdom CDP has the 294th highest population in the state, with 132 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $107.5, while the Wisdom CDP average is 5.12% lower at $102 per month. This is the 19th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.
Wisdom CDP emits 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 52nd highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 763,975.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 291st highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wisdom CDP
Wisdom CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wisdom CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.03 | 105.13 | 128,136.21 | 11,574,223.98 |
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Beaverhead County, Montana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Beaverhead County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apex SolarCRE-Apex Montana LLC (100.00%) | Beaverhead County | MT | Solar | 161,306 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Beaverhead County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 14,147 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 5,335 |
How many power plants are located within Beaverhead County, Montana?
There is one power plant located in Beaverhead County, Montana
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Beaverhead County, Montana?
By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Beaverhead County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Beaverhead County, Montana?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Beaverhead County, Montana.