Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Overview
Lewis and Clark County produces 601,093 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Lewis and Clark County 11th out of 56 counties in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.
There was a 0.63% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the past 12 months in Lewis and Clark County.
Lewis and Clark County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 21.60% below the national average, at 12.56 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
Lewis and Clark County uses 69.19% more electricity than it produces.
Lewis and Clark County ranks 6th out of 56 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 1,000,000 megawatt hours.
Lewis and Clark County ranks 5th out of 56 counties in the state for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.15 megawatt hours generated per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,016,991 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
601,093 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
601,093 MWh
Production per Capita
8.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
215,752,477 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,922.21 kg
Helena, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.55% less than Montana's average price of 12.43 cents and 30.58% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Coming in as the 6th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena emits 229,089,522.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 10th 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena, Montana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 104.14 | 2,830,524.92 | 402,135,169 | |
Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 7.89 | 119.58 | 199,282 | 15,732,600 |
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 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.55% less than Montana's average price of 12.43 cents and 30.58% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Coming in as the 12th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley Southeast CDP emits 66,568,870.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 10th 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.
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 | 14.21 | 104.14 | 2,830,524.92 | 402,135,169 | |
Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 7.89 | 119.58 | 199,282 | 15,732,600 |
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 11.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.55% less than Montana's average price of 12.43 cents and 30.58% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 1,442.92 megawatt hours per year, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With annual generation of 5,426 megawatt hours, Helena Valley West Central CDP is the 11th largest producer of electricity in the state.
Coming in as the 14th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley West Central CDP emits 58,280,492.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,816.43 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley West Central CDP, Montana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 104.14 | 2,830,524.92 | 402,135,169 | |
Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 7.89 | 119.58 | 199,282 | 15,732,600 |
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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 |
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Canyon FerryUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 235,902 | ||||
Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 225,770 | |||||
Lewis and Clark County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 128,167 | |||||
Great Divide Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Solar | 5,837 | ||||
Green Meadow Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Helena Valley West Central CDP | MT | Solar | 5,479 |
Lewis and Clark County, Montana Details
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 215,752,477.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This total results in 2,922.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 2303rd highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 98.13% 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: 100.00%
- Helena, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Vigilante Electric Cooperative: 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 2 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 | 12,255 |
2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 900 |