Carbon County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Carbon County, MT is $104.74
- The average electricity rate in Carbon County, MT is 14.00¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Carbon County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Carbon County, MT is $104.74 per month. Carbon County, MT is the 15th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Carbon County, Montana Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Carbon County benefit from a 15.63% discount from the US average.
The average monthly residential electric expense in Carbon County is 3.15% lower than the state average and 28.15% lower than the US average.
Carbon County had a 699.45% increase in hydroelectric power production over the last year.
Carbon County averages 71.3 megawatt hours produced from wind per resident, which is 169th highest county out of 3221 counties in the US.
Emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 gases, Carbon County has the 41st highest pollution level from electricity use of any county in Montana.
There was a 4.98% rise in power produced by wind turbines in Carbon County over the past year from 712,372 megawatt hours to 747,830 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
146,072 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
750,748 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
750,748 MWh
Production per Capita
71.58 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Red Lodge
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Red Lodge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.26¢ per kWh
- 3.99% lower than last month
- 4.07% higher than November last year
- 13.68% higher than the Montana average
- 16.31% lower than the US average
- 337th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 127 since November last year
- 9,787th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,908 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,827 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.28¢ per kWh
- 0.33% higher than last month
- 4.54% higher than November last year
- 11.99% higher than the Montana average
- 13.38% lower than the US average
- 269th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since November last year
- 12,239th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 110 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,156 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$96.4 per month
- 6.9% higher than last month
- 1.58% lower than November last year
- 1.21% lower than the Montana average
- 18.47% lower than the US average
- 247th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 70 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 189 since November last year
- 7,007th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,329 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,001 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.36 per month
- 0.12% lower than last month
- 0.41% higher than November last year
- 0.76% lower than the Montana average
- 24.52% lower than the US average
- 193rd in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
- 3,751st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 79 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,003 since November last year
Red Lodge, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.28 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Red Lodge, which is 13.73% higher than the average state price of 12.56 cents and 13.91% below the national average of 16.59 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $107.36 per month, while the US average is $145.79. With an estimated 20 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city.
The inhabitants of Red Lodge have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 12,127,800.44 kilograms, which is 51st highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 5,968.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 8th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Lodge
Red Lodge residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Red Lodge, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.09 | 110.92 | 55,523.28 | 7,821,176.59 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 |
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Bridger, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.28 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Bridger, which is 13.73% higher than the average state price of 12.56 cents and 13.91% below the national average of 16.59 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $107.36 per month, while the US average is $145.79. With a population of 903 citizens, the city is the 101st most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Bridger have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 5,389,470.37 kilograms, which is 100th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 5,968.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 41st highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bridger
Bridger residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bridger, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.09 | 110.92 | 55,523.28 | 7,821,176.59 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 |
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Joliet, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.28 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Joliet, which is 13.73% higher than the average state price of 12.56 cents and 13.91% below the national average of 16.59 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $107.36 per month, while the US average is $145.79. With a population of 592 citizens, the city is the 139th most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Joliet have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 3,533,296.19 kilograms, which is 137th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 5,968.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 310th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Joliet
Joliet residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Joliet, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.09 | 110.92 | 55,523.28 | 7,821,176.59 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 |
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Carbon County, Montana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Carbon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pryor Mountain WindPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Wind | 747,830 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
South Dry Creek HydroHydrodynamics Inc (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,918 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Carbon County, Montana Production Fuel Makeup
Carbon County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 1166th 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 99.61% 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:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- 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:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Beartooth 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 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 | 15,266 |
| 2 | Beartooth Electric Cooperative | 2,753 |
| 3 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 339 |
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.
