Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Overview
Big Horn County ranks 3rd in Montana out of 56 counties in solar power generation, with 5,913 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.
Big Horn County generates 491,169.54 megawatt hours from coal per year. That is 37.22 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Big Horn County the 2nd highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana for electricity generation from coal per capita.
Residents of Big Horn County are paying, on average, 13.88% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average rate, at 13.79 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
The 493,908 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy places Big Horn County at 530th out of 3230 counties in the county in non-renewable power production.
Big Horn County generates 691,848 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Big Horn County 332nd highest producing county out of 3230 counties in the nation for total renewable electricity production.
Big Horn County produces 0.45 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 457th in the United States out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
182,359 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.82 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,185,756 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
691,848 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
493,908 MWh
Production per Capita
89.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
95,891,959 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,265.64 kg
Hardin, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Hardin are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.71 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.01 cents. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 10 total residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. Hardin citizens use 10.38% of the electricity generated within the city and the remaining 89.62% can be exported or stored.
For every citizen in the city there are 17,236.73 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 64,706,687.32 kilograms, which is the 13th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The top fuel source used in Hardin is Coal, making up 98.27% 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 5,913 megawatt hours (1.18%) and 2,738.47 megawatt hours (0.55%), respectively. Hardin is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 2nd 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 March.
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 | 12.85 | 131.41 | 37,907.27 | 4,869,448 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 104.71 | 2,783,639.73 | 405,507,408 |
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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 13.71 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.01 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
For every citizen in the city there are 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 6th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 14,337,699.78 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 March.
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 | 12.85 | 131.41 | 37,907.27 | 4,869,448 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 104.71 | 2,783,639.73 | 405,507,408 |
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Muddy CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Muddy CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 1,521.95 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 709 residents, the city is the 123rd largest city by population in Montana.
For every citizen in the city there are 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 53rd worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 5,100,566.56 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.
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 | 12.85 | 131.41 | 37,907.27 | 4,869,448 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 104.71 | 2,783,639.73 | 405,507,408 | |
| Tongue River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.25 | 155.02 | 57,323.52 | 8,166,328.71 |
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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 | 685,935 | ||||
Hardin Generator ProjectHeorot Power Management (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Coal | 493,908 | 623,521,198.67 | 1,262.42 | ||
South Mills Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Solar | 5,913 |
Big Horn County, Montana Details
For every citizen in the county there are 7,265.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 95,891,958.88 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of emissions for all counties in Montana. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 57.85% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Big Horn County. Coal and Solar make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 41.42% and 0.50% of total electricity generation, respectively. Big Horn County is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 7th 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:
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 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 | 17,097 |
| 2 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,617 |
| 3 | Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | 3,609 |
| 4 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 201 |
| 5 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 117 |
| 6 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 107 |
