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

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
348th12.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Red Lodge
143rd$100.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Red Lodge Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Red Lodge, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beartooth Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.09107.7754,325.047,113,037.78
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

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Bridger, MT Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
257th12.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bridger
15th$93.56Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bridger Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bridger, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

Joliet, MT Electricity Overview

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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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
348th12.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Joliet
143rd$100.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Joliet Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Joliet, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Beartooth Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.09107.7754,325.047,113,037.78
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

Electricity Production in Carbon County, Montana

Power Plants in Carbon County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing 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

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

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.

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99.65%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.35%

Carbon County, Montana Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Carbon County, 3 of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Montana has commendable net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Carbon County averages out to about 8.23% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.45%, Carbon County is ranked as the 2843rd best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy6,882
2Beartooth Electric Cooperative2,577
3Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative328

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.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-27