Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Overview
Lewis and Clark County produces 712,234 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Lewis and Clark County 7th out of 56 counties in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.
Lewis and Clark County emits 2,026.76 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 6,705.25.
With 11,410 megawatt generated from solar power and 73,832 residents in Lewis and Clark County, the county averages 0.15 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 656th out of 3230 counties in the US.
Lewis and Clark County ranks 2nd out of 56 counties in the state in solar power production, with 11,410 megawatt hours produced from solar.
Lewis and Clark County averages 9.65 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 493rd highest in the US.
Throughout the previous 12 months Lewis and Clark County has seen a 18.82% increase in hydroelectric power production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,020,779 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
712,234 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
712,234 MWh
Production per Capita
9.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
149,639,454 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,026.76 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Helena
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Helena Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.56¢ per kWh
- 2.75% higher than last month
- 0.98% lower than April last year
- 7.59% lower than the Montana average
- 31.62% lower than the US average
- 99th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 3,192nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 111 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,843 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.68¢ per kWh
- 0.08% lower than last month
- 9.05% higher than April last year
- 7.29% lower than the Montana average
- 27.55% lower than the US average
- 117th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 3,636th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 118 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,803 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.46 per month
- 14.41% lower than last month
- 8.52% lower than April last year
- 1.12% higher than the Montana average
- 11.78% lower than the US average
- 242nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 11,065th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,389 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,615 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.23 per month
- 0.68% lower than last month
- 1.46% higher than April last year
- 4.69% higher than the Montana average
- 17.52% lower than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 6,588th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 619 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 491 since April last year
Helena, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.05 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 99.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the 6th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena emits 214,970,312.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 31st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena
Helena residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
Zips with electric coverage in Helena, Montana include: 59601, 59602, 59635
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Helena Valley Southeast CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena Valley Southeast CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.05 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 99.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
Coming in as the 12th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley Southeast CDP emits 62,466,108.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 280th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena Valley Southeast CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley Southeast CDP
Helena Valley Southeast CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
Zips with electric coverage in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana include: 59601, 59602, 59635
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Helena Valley West Central CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena Valley West Central CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city experiences an average of 1.05 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages last an average of 99.1 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage. The city produces approximately 0.65 megawatt hours per citizen per year from power generating plants located in its borders, which makes them the 10th highest producing city in Montana out of 498 cities.
Coming in as the 13th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley West Central CDP emits 54,645,011.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,391.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 451st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Helena Valley West Central CDP has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley West Central CDP
Helena Valley West Central CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley West Central CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
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Electricity Production in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Power Plants in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 281,585 | |||||
Canyon FerryUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 276,470 | ||||
| Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 142,769 | |||||
Great Divide Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Solar | 5,874 | ||||
Green Meadow Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Helena Valley West Central CDP | MT | Solar | 5,536 |
Lewis and Clark County, Montana Details
Lewis and Clark County is the 8th worst ranked county in the state out of 56 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 149,639,454.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This total results in 2,026.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2584th highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 98.40% of the fuel used for electricity production in Lewis and Clark County. Lewis and Clark County has the 2nd most electricity producing plants of any county in the state, with 5 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Lewis and Clark County:
- East Helena, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Vigilante Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Helena, Montana:
- Vigilante Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
By total customer count, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity company in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
How many power plants are located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
There are 5 active electricity plants located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
What electricity companies offer service in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 12,345 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 1,542 |
| 3 | Sun River Electric Cooperative | 18 |
