Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Overview
Renewable electricity sources account for 51.84%, or 518,555 megawatt hours, of Big Horn County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 393rd in the United States for total megawatt hours from renewable sources.
Big Horn County produces 512,187 megawatt hours from hydroelectric plants in the last year, which gives them a rank of 97th highest out of 3221 counties in the US for total hydroelectric generation.
With 478,781.35 megawatt hours generated from coal, Big Horn County is 181st out of 3221 counties in the United States for coal power electricity production.
Big Horn County is the 3rd highest county in Montana for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 36.7 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
Residents of Big Horn County are paying, on average, 13.15% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 12.15 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour.
Emitting 113,509,146.66 kilograms of CO2 gases, Big Horn County has the 1693rd highest pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
182,864 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,000,229 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
518,555 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
481,674 MWh
Production per Capita
76.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
113,509,147 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,648.97 kg
Hardin, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Hardin are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.97 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 11.19 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 13.99 cents. There has been a 831.56% rise in usage of non-renewable fuel types in Hardin over the previous 12 months. There are approximately 125.4 megawatt hours per resident produced from the use of coal in Hardin.
For every citizen in the city there are 17,725.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. Total emissions in the city are 67,677,265.85 kilograms, which is the 11th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The top fuel source used in Hardin is Coal, making up 98.10% of the fuel used in the city for electricity production. Solar and Natural Gas make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 6,368 megawatt hours (1.30%) and 2,892.65 megawatt hours (0.59%), respectively. Hardin is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the most plants within a city in Montana.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin
Hardin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
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 | 11.90 | 121.98 | 37,890.62 | 4,509,820.68 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.05 | 88.24 | 2,751,629 | 331,489,030 |
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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 11.97 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 11.19 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 13.99 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
For every citizen in the city there are 6,608.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 54th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 10,950,936.28 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.
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 | 11.90 | 121.98 | 37,890.62 | 4,509,820.68 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.05 | 88.24 | 2,751,629 | 331,489,030 |
Busby CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Busby CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.15 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 11.19 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 13.99 cents. Selling an estimated 756.62 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 719 residents, the city is the 126th largest city by population in Montana.
For every citizen in the city there are 6,608.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 54th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 4,751,794.32 kilograms. The residents of Busby 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 Busby CDP
Busby CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Busby CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 121.98 | 37,890.62 | 4,509,820.68 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.05 | 88.24 | 2,751,629 | 331,489,030 | |
| Tongue River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.10 | 159.75 | 57,036.44 | 8,043,931.84 |
Electricity Production in Big Horn County, Montana
Power Plants in Big Horn County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
YellowtailUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Big Horn County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 512,187 | ||||
Hardin Generator ProjectHeorot Power Management (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Coal | 481,674 | 620,872,166.28 | 1,288.99 | ||
South Mills Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Solar | 6,368 |
Big Horn County, Montana Details
For every citizen in the county there are 8,648.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 113,509,146.66 kilograms, which is the 10th worst total amount of emissions for all counties in Montana. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 51.21% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Big Horn County. Coal and Solar make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 47.87% and 0.64% of total electricity generation, respectively. Big Horn County is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 5th highest number of plants within a county in Montana.
Providers In Each City in Big Horn County:
- Hardin, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Lodge Grass, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* 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 3 power plants 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 | 16,572 |
| 2 | Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | 3,601 |
| 3 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,453 |
| 4 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 200 |
| 5 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 119 |
| 6 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 102 |
