Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lewis and Clark County, MT is $106.66
- The average electricity rate in Lewis and Clark County, MT is 13.43¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lewis and Clark County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Lewis and Clark County, MT is $106.66 per month. Lewis and Clark County, MT is the 18th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Overview
Over 100.00% of Lewis and Clark County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Lewis and Clark County at 10th in the state for sustainable electricity generation.
Lewis and Clark County had a 18.55% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Customers in Lewis and Clark County deal with an average of 0.98 outages lasting 88.2 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
Lewis and Clark County ranks 6th in Montana out of 56 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.16 megawatt hours generated per person a year.
About 98.34% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 7th highest county out of 56 counties in Montana for total hydroelectric generation.
With 11,848 megawatt hours generated from solar, Lewis and Clark County is 3rd out of 56 counties in the state for solar power electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,028,300 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
712,672 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
712,672 MWh
Production per Capita
9.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
135,256,547 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,831.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Helena
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Helena Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.48¢ per kWh
- 4.41% lower than last month
- 5.27% lower than November last year
- 7.53% higher than the Montana average
- 20.84% lower than the US average
- 196th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since November last year
- 7,139th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,015 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,417 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14¢ per kWh
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 0.07% lower than November last year
- 9.74% higher than the Montana average
- 15.13% lower than the US average
- 241st in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 34 since November last year
- 11,029th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 391 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,193 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$88.6 per month
- 9.01% higher than last month
- 10.66% lower than November last year
- 9.21% lower than the Montana average
- 25.06% lower than the US average
- 95th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 3,821st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 962 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,615 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$102.5 per month
- 0.85% lower than last month
- 3.66% lower than November last year
- 5.25% lower than the Montana average
- 27.94% lower than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 63 since November last year
- 3,129th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 132 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,469 since November last year
Helena, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.45% more than Montana's average price of 12.56 cents and 15.64% less than the national average of 16.59 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $102.5. This is 29.69% lower than the nationwide average bill of $145.79.
Coming in as the 6th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena emits 191,347,087.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 5,968.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 41st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena
Helena residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.97 | 102.93 | 125,869.6 | 11,289,248.7 |
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 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.45% more than Montana's average price of 12.56 cents and 15.64% less than the national average of 16.59 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $102.5. This is 29.69% lower than the nationwide average bill of $145.79.
Coming in as the 13th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley Southeast CDP emits 55,601,667.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 5,968.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 41st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena Valley Southeast CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley Southeast CDP
Helena Valley Southeast CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.97 | 102.93 | 125,869.6 | 11,289,248.7 |
Zips with electric coverage in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana include: 59601, 59602, 59635
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Helena Valley West Central CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena Valley West Central CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.45% more than Montana's average price of 12.56 cents and 15.64% less than the national average of 16.59 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. The city had a 2.98% rise in the use of renewable fuel types, such as solar and wind energy, in place of fossil fuels, such as coal or oil.
Coming in as the 14th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley West Central CDP emits 48,615,519.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 5,686.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 452nd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Helena Valley West Central CDP has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley West Central CDP
Helena Valley West Central CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley West Central CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 99.45 | 2,790,299.06 | 392,162,625 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.97 | 102.93 | 125,869.6 | 11,289,248.7 |
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Lewis and Clark County, Montana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lewis and Clark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 281,585 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Canyon FerryUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 276,470 | 12 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 142,769 | 14 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Great Divide Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Solar | 6,214 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Green Meadow Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Helena Valley West Central CDP | MT | Solar | 5,634 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Lewis and Clark County, Montana Production Fuel Makeup
Lewis and Clark County is the 7th worst ranked county in the state out of 56 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 135,256,547.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This total results in 1,831.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2569th highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 98.34% of the fuel used for electricity production in Lewis and Clark County. Lewis and Clark County has the 3rd 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 | 18,942 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 746 |
| 3 | Sun River Electric Cooperative | 673 |
