Deer Lodge County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Deer Lodge County, Montana Electricity Overview
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Deer Lodge County, ranking it 2nd out of 56 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.
Deer Lodge County is home to 9,380 residents and its power generation facilities generate 599,253 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 63.89 megawatt hours per capita.
Deer Lodge County consumers pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $107.87, which is 0.39% lower than the Montana average bill of $108.3 and 26.94% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.64.
Deer Lodge County is the 206th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 63.89 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Natural gas makes up 99.34% of the electric production in Deer Lodge County, resulting in a ranking of 1st in Montana out of 56 counties for total natural gas production.
There was a 132.24% increase in the use of non-renewable electricity sources over the previous year in Deer Lodge County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
132,263 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
599,253 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
599,253 MWh
Production per Capita
63.89 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
78,751,551 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,395.69 kg
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT Electricity Overview
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 10.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.39% less than the state's average price of 11.67 cents. This means the city is 98th out of 498 cities in Montana for best average electricity rate. Consumers in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County use 77.93% less megawatt hours than is produced in the city limits. There has been a 132.24% increase in the burning of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel sources in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.
Electricity consumption in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County results in the release of 78,751,551.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 9th highest in Montana out of 498 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 3rd 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 99.34% 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 March.
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 | 13.53 | 101.4 | 2,873,095 | 388,778,295 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 7.62 | 114.35 | 192,823 | 14,698,000 |
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 | 599,253 | 356,805,547.37 | 595.42 |
Deer Lodge County, Montana Details
Deer Lodge County has the 2026th largest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the country, emitting 78,751,551.05 kilograms. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 8,395.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Deer Lodge County is the 2nd highest polluting county in the state. Approximately 99.34% 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 | 2,530 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 477 |
