Carbon County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carbon County, Montana Electricity Overview
Wind turbines in Carbon County generate 789,304 megawatt hours of electricity.
The average monthly residential electric expense in Carbon County is 3.80% lower than the state average and 27.90% lower than the US average.
Carbon County consumes only 18.67% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the surplus 81.33%.
Carbon County has achieved a 4.74% increase in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation during the past year.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Carbon County is 12.67 cents. This is around 17.43% less than the nationwide average price of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
Carbon County is home to 10,488 residents and its power generating plants produce 792,085 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 75.52 megawatt hours per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
147,886 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
792,085 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
792,085 MWh
Production per Capita
75.52 MWh
Red Lodge, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Red Lodge, which is 12.17% higher than the average state price of 11.38 cents and 16.82% below the national average of 15.34 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $100.67. This is 26.76% lower than the national average bill of $137.45. With an estimated 9 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
The inhabitants of Red Lodge have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 13,601,554.99 kilograms, which is 51st highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 270th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Lodge
Red Lodge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Red Lodge, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.09 | 107.77 | 54,325.04 | 7,113,037.78 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.43 | 93.56 | 2,865,787 | 356,154,700 |
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Bridger, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.43 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Bridger, which is 9.24% higher than the average state price of 11.38 cents and 18.99% below the national average of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $93.56 per month, while the US average is $137.45. With a population of 903 citizens, the city is the 101st most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Bridger have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 6,044,391.81 kilograms, which is 100th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 270th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bridger
Bridger residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bridger, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.43 | 93.56 | 2,865,787 | 356,154,700 |
Joliet, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Joliet, which is 12.17% higher than the average state price of 11.38 cents and 16.82% below the national average of 15.34 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $100.67 per month, while the US average is $137.45. With a population of 592 citizens, the city is the 139th most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Joliet have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 3,962,657.75 kilograms, which is 137th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 270th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Joliet
Joliet residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Joliet, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.09 | 107.77 | 54,325.04 | 7,113,037.78 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.43 | 93.56 | 2,865,787 | 356,154,700 |
Electricity Production in Carbon County, Montana
Power Plants in Carbon County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pryor Mountain WindPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Wind | 789,304 | ||||
South Dry Creek HydroHydrodynamics Inc (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,781 |
Carbon County, Montana Details
Carbon County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 1074th most in the United States. For every resident in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Carbon County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 99.65% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Carbon County:
- Bearcreek, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Bridger, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Fromberg, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Joliet, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Red Lodge, Montana:
- Beartooth 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 supplier in Carbon County, Montana?
By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Carbon County, Montana.
Which electricity companies offer service in Carbon County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 6,882 |
| 2 | Beartooth Electric Cooperative | 2,577 |
| 3 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 328 |
How many electric companies offer service in Carbon County, Montana?
Carbon County, Montana is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Carbon County, Montana?
Carbon County, Montana has 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
