Lake County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lake County, MT is $108.36
- The average electricity rate in Lake County, MT is 11.22¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lake County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Lake County, MT is $108.36 per month. Lake County, MT is the 23rd most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Lake County, Montana Electricity Overview
Over 100.00% of Lake County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Lake County at 295th in the country for total renewable electricity generation.
With 31,030 residents within its borders and 804,794 megawatt hours produced a year, Lake County has a per capita production rate of 25.94 megawatt hours. This is the 16 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in Montana.
At an average residential price of 11.22 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Lake County benefit from a 32.28% discount from the nationwide average.
Almost 100.00% of Lake County's electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 5th county out of 56 counties in Montana for total hydroelectric generation.
Lake County generates 25.94 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Lake County the 14th highest ranking county out of 56 counties for renewable generation per capita in the state.
When calculating by number of customers, Mission Valley Power is the largest electricity provider in Lake County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
430,802 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.88 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
804,794 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
804,794 MWh
Production per Capita
25.94 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Polson
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Rates and Production Categories
Polson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
10.67¢ per kWh
- 4.74% lower than last month
- 3.5% higher than November last year
- 14.91% lower than the Montana average
- 37.36% lower than the US average
- 90th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since November last year
- 1,348th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 699 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 131 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.01¢ per kWh
- 0.27% higher than last month
- 5.45% higher than November last year
- 13.65% lower than the Montana average
- 33.21% lower than the US average
- 98th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 1,419th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 375 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$96.1 per month
- 31.96% higher than last month
- 3.47% lower than November last year
- 1.52% lower than the Montana average
- 18.72% lower than the US average
- 218th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 189 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 84 since November last year
- 6,912th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,778 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,888 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$109.4 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 0.14% higher than November last year
- 1.13% higher than the Montana average
- 23.09% lower than the US average
- 293rd in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since November last year
- 4,284th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 39 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,894 since November last year
Polson, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Polson's residential electricity rate is 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.63% lower than the average Montana price of 12.61 cents and 33.51% lower than the US average of 16.57 cents. Consumers in Polson experience 0.98 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 88.2 minutes. Mission Valley Power has an estimated 51 total residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Polson has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,058.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 49th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 31,268,019.24 kilograms, which is the 24th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Polson
Polson residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Polson, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 8.91 | 117.87 | 256,615.96 | 22,859,040 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 101.2 | 2,800,513 | 398,458,560 |
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Pablo CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Pablo CDP's residential electricity rate is 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.63% lower than the average Montana price of 12.61 cents and 33.51% lower than the US average of 16.57 cents. Consumers in Pablo CDP experience 0.98 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 88.2 minutes. Mission Valley Power has an estimated 52 total residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Pablo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,058.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 301st worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 12,341,204.26 kilograms, which is the 50th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pablo CDP
Pablo CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pablo CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 8.91 | 117.87 | 256,615.96 | 22,859,040 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 101.2 | 2,800,513 | 398,458,560 |
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Ronan, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Ronan's residential electricity rate is 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.63% lower than the average Montana price of 12.61 cents and 33.51% lower than the US average of 16.57 cents. Consumers in Ronan experience 0.98 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 88.2 minutes. Mission Valley Power has an estimated 13 total residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Ronan has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,058.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 10,814,457.34 kilograms, which is the 60th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ronan
Ronan residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ronan, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 8.91 | 117.87 | 256,615.96 | 22,859,040 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 101.2 | 2,800,513 | 398,458,560 |
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Electricity Production in Lake County, Montana
Power Plants in Lake County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Selis Ksanka QlispeEnergy Keepers Inc (100.00%) | Lake County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 804,794 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Lake County, Montana Details
Lake County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks 41st worst out of 56 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2930th worst in emissions per resident, averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Lake County is home to one electricity plant.
Providers In Each City in Lake County:
- Polson, Montana:
- Mission Valley Power: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Ronan, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Mission Valley Power: 50.00%
- St. Ignatius, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Mission Valley Power: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mission Valley Power | 12,332 |
| 2 | NorthWestern Energy | 8,021 |
| 3 | Flathead Electric Cooperative | 1,279 |
| 4 | Missoula Electric Coop | 732 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lake County, Montana?
The largest electricity provider in Lake County, Montana by total customer count is Mission Valley Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Lake County, Montana?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Lake County, Montana.
How many power plants are located in Lake County, Montana?
There is one active electricity plant located in Lake County, Montana
