Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Big Horn County, MT is $122.18
- The average electricity rate in Big Horn County, MT is 14.00¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Big Horn County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Big Horn County, MT is $122.18 per month. Big Horn County, MT is the 40th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Big Horn County's average rate is 16.31% below that at 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 5,361 megawatt hours, of Big Horn County's total energy production.
Big Horn County averages 0.41 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 12th highest in Montana out of 56.
Big Horn County is home to over 13,198 citizens and generates 5,361 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.41 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Big Horn County 5th in Montana out of 56 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per person.
Big Horn County uses 3297.35% more megawatt hours than it generates each year.
Big Horn County generates 0.41 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 1137th highest county out of 3221 counties in the country for production per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
182,132 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,361 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,361 MWh
Production per Capita
0.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
74,137,526 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,617.33 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hardin
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Rates and Production Categories
Hardin Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.19¢ per kWh
- 4.2% lower than last month
- 0.53% higher than November last year
- 13.16% higher than the Montana average
- 16.69% lower than the US average
- 329th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 72 since November last year
- 9,491st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,148 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,535 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.4¢ per kWh
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 2.85% higher than November last year
- 12.92% higher than the Montana average
- 12.66% lower than the US average
- 290th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since November last year
- 12,495th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 237 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 313 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$100.24 per month
- 7.66% higher than last month
- 5.01% lower than November last year
- 2.72% higher than the Montana average
- 15.22% lower than the US average
- 291st in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 53 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since November last year
- 8,795th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,494 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,654 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$113.17 per month
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 1.13% lower than November last year
- 4.61% higher than the Montana average
- 20.44% lower than the US average
- 314th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
- 5,214th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 181 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,903 since November last year
Hardin, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Hardin are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.40 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.50 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.73 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. There has been a 7.78% drop in the usage of sustainable fuel types (like solar, wind or hydro power) in Hardin during the past year. It's unfortunate to see these fuel types not used more in place of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.
For every citizen in the city there are 5,188.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 454th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 19,478,586.78 kilograms. The city has one power generation plant. Hardin has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin
Hardin residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hardin, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.32 | 134.1 | 35,904.17 | 5,141,408.04 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 |
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Crow Agency CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Crow Agency CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.50 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.73 cents. The city deals with an average of 0.98 power outages per consumer per year. These outages go on for an average of 88.2 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage. Selling an estimated 443.45 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
For every citizen in the city there are 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 52nd worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 11,534,865.15 kilograms. The residents of Crow Agency CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crow Agency CDP
Crow Agency CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Crow Agency CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.32 | 134.1 | 35,904.17 | 5,141,408.04 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 |
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Muddy CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Muddy CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.43 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.50 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.73 cents. Tongue River Electric Cooperative has an estimated 16 total residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. With a population of 709 residents, the city is the 123rd largest city in Montana.
For every citizen in the city there are 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 339th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 4,103,471.85 kilograms. The residents of Muddy CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Muddy CDP
Muddy CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Muddy CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.32 | 134.1 | 35,904.17 | 5,141,408.04 | |
| Tongue River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.61 | 163.16 | 56,468.85 | 8,813,743.57 |
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Big Horn County, Montana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Big Horn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Mills Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Solar | 5,361 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Big Horn County, Montana Production Fuel Makeup
For every citizen in the county there are 5,617.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount of 74,137,526.33 kilograms. The county has one power plant. Big Horn County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Solar. They generate 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Big Horn County:
- Hardin, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Lodge Grass, Montana:
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Big Horn County, Montana?
By total revenue, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity company in Big Horn County, Montana.
How many power plants are located within Big Horn County, Montana?
Big Horn County, Montana is home to one power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Big Horn County, Montana?
Big Horn County, Montana has 6 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Big Horn County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 19,554 |
| 2 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,761 |
| 3 | Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | 3,744 |
| 4 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 196 |
| 5 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 153 |
| 6 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 108 |
