Deer Lodge County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Deer Lodge County, Montana Electricity Overview
Deer Lodge County is 379th in the country out of 3221 counties for total natural gas production, with 269,258.39 megawatt hours generated using the fuel source.
The largest electricity provider in Deer Lodge County by megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy.
Deer Lodge County generates 105.21% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the excess.
Deer Lodge County's average residential electricity rate is 9.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.10% less than the nationwide average rate of 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour.
Deer Lodge County is home to 9,421 citizens and its power plants produce 269,378 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 28.59 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Deer Lodge County is ranked as the 2523rd largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the United States with over 100,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
131,268 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
269,378 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
269,378 MWh
Production per Capita
28.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
85,644,079 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,090.76 kg
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT Electricity Overview
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 9.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.35% less than the state's average price of 11.19 cents. This means the city is 111th out of 498 cities in Montana for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County consume 48.73% of the megawatt hours produced in the city limits and the remaining 51.27% can be exported or potentially stored. There are 269,258.39 megawatt hours produced by facilities in the city using natural gas as the fuel source. This is the most for a city out of 498 cities in Montana.
Electricity consumption in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County results in the release of 85,644,078.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 9th highest in Montana out of 498 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 4th worst in the state for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city has one power plant within its borders. When considering electricity production, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's top fuel is Natural Gas, making up 99.96% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 12.05 | 88.24 | 2,751,629 | 331,489,030 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 7.79 | 117.64 | 187,925 | 14,645,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana include: 59701, 59711, 59722, 59756, 59762
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Electricity Production in Deer Lodge County, Montana
Power Plants in Deer Lodge County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dave Gates Generating StationNorthWestern Energy DGGS (100.00%) | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | MT | Natural Gas | 269,378 | 175,752,120.52 | 652.44 |
Deer Lodge County, Montana Details
Deer Lodge County has the 1919th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the country, emitting 85,644,078.63 kilograms. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 9,090.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Deer Lodge County is the 2nd highest polluting county in the state. Approximately 99.96% of Deer Lodge County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Deer Lodge County has one electricity generation plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Deer Lodge County, Montana?
Deer Lodge County, Montana is home to one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Deer Lodge County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Deer Lodge County, Montana.
What electricity companies offer service in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 2,477 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 462 |
