Cascade County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cascade County, Montana Electricity Overview

In the last 12 months, Cascade County had a 4.61% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Cascade County is ranked as the 639th highest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the US with 1,186,952.94 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.

Cascade County is 13th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 5,171 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.

Cascade County generates 0.06 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 6th in the state out of 56 counties for this category.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Cascade County is NorthWestern Energy.

Emitting 586,764,250.25 kilograms of CO2 gases, Cascade County has the 547th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country and 5th worst in Montana.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,186,953 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,171 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,171 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.06 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    586,764,250 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,970.52 kg

Great Falls, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour for Great Falls, which is 15.99% more than the average Montana rate of 11.67 cents. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 83 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $108.3, while the Great Falls average is 1.64% below at $106.52 per month. This is the 206th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Great Falls averages 7,001.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 422,728,467.99 kilograms, which is the 3rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Great Falls has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Great Falls

Great Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
364th13.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Great Falls
206th$106.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Great Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Great Falls, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED13.53101.42,873,095388,778,295
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.57121.9949,406.716,704,830.43

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Malmstrom AFB CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour for Malmstrom AFB CDP, which is 16.08% more than the average Montana rate of 11.67 cents. Selling an estimated 287.15 megawatt hours each year, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Malmstrom AFB CDP averages 7,001.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 28,690,171.77 kilograms, which is the 30th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Malmstrom AFB CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Malmstrom AFB CDP

Malmstrom AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
368th13.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Malmstrom AFB CDP
319th$111.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Malmstrom AFB CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Malmstrom AFB CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED13.53101.42,873,095388,778,295
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.57121.9949,406.716,704,830.43

Sun Prairie CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.53 cents per kilowatt hour for Sun Prairie CDP, which is 15.91% more than the average Montana rate of 11.67 cents. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 19 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $108.3, while the Sun Prairie CDP average is 6.37% below at $101.4 per month. This is the 43rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sun Prairie CDP averages 7,001.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 12,097,759.11 kilograms, which is the 65th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Sun Prairie CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Prairie CDP

Sun Prairie CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
294th13.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sun Prairie CDP
43rd$101.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sun Prairie CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sun Prairie CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED13.53101.42,873,095388,778,295

Electricity Production in Cascade County, Montana

Power Plants in Cascade County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Black Eagle Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Cascade County MT Solar 5,171

Cascade County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Cascade County averages 6,970.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 802nd worst in the country out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 586,764,250.25 kilograms, the county ranks 5th highest in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county is home to one power generation plant. Cascade County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source.

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Cascade County, Montana Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity companies in Cascade County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

Cascade County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 7.90% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 5.21%, resulting in a rank of 2823rd best in the US and a state rank of 3rd best out of 3221 and 56 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Cascade County:

  • Belt, Montana:
    • Sun River Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • Fergus Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 33.33%
  • Cascade, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Great Falls, Montana:
    • Sun River Electric Cooperative: 24.88%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 75.12%
  • Neihart, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
    • Fergus Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cascade County, Montana?

The largest electricity supplier in Cascade County, Montana by megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Cascade County, Montana?

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Cascade County, Montana.

How many power plants are within Cascade County, Montana?

There is one power plant in Cascade County, Montana

Which electricity companies offer service in Cascade County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy9,467
2Sun River Electric Cooperative1,609
3Fergus Electric Cooperative193

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-08-22