Custer County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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Custer County, Montana Electricity Overview
Power plants in Custer County have experienced a 83.89% drop in the usage of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation over the last 12 months.
Custer County generates 0.65% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, resulting in a ranking of 9th in the state out of 56 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.
Custer County is ranked as the 1471st largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation, producing 71,088 megawatt hours.
Custer County produces 5.9 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Custer County the 656th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Emitting 49,691,399.89 kilograms of CO2 gases, Custer County has the 2249th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country.
With a population of 11,968 citizens, Custer County is the 17th largest county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
165,364 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.82 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
71,088 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
70,624 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
464 MWh
Production per Capita
5.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
49,691,400 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,152.02 kg
Miles City, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 13.63 cents per kilowatt hour for Miles City. This is 8.37% higher than Montana's average price of 12.57 cents. Citizens of Miles City use 92.01% less electricity than is generated in the city. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 10 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the city.
Miles City is the 454th highest ranked city in the state out of 498 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 454th worst in Montana for emissions per capita from electricity use. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Miles City. Miles City has 3 electricity generation plants in the city. This is the most power plants within a single city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miles City
Miles City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Miles City, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.20 | 95.5 | 184,375 | 22,489,000 | |
| 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 Custer County, Montana
Power Plants in Custer County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clearwater Wind EastClearwater Wind East, LLC (100.00%) | Miles City | MT | Wind | 70,624 | ||||
Miles City GTMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Custer County | MT | Natural Gas | 464 | 605,921.57 | 1,305.87 |
Custer County, Montana Details
For electricity production purposes, Custer County's primary fuel source is Wind, making up 99.35%, or 70,624 megawatt hours of production in the county. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 0.34% and 0.32% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 4,152.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 35th highest polluting county out of 56 counties in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 49,691,399.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 22nd highest for total emissions in Montana. Custer County has 2 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 1111th most plants in a single county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Custer County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Custer County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.
How many power plants are located in Custer County, Montana?
There are 2 electricity plants in Custer County, Montana
How many electric companies offer service in Custer County, Montana?
Custer County, Montana has 6 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Custer County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 3,760 |
| 2 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 3,220 |
| 3 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 1,772 |
| 4 | McCone Electric Cooperative | 200 |
| 5 | Southeast Electric Cooperative | 101 |
| 6 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 45 |
