Lincoln County, MT: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Lincoln County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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Lincoln County, Montana Electricity Overview

Lincoln County has had a 14.77% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the last year.

Lincoln County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 31.47% lower than the US average price, at 10.98 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

Lincoln County produces 2,117,883.03 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the previous year, which gives them a rank of 2nd highest in Montana out of 56 counties for total hydroelectric generation.

Lincoln County is ranked 2957th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the US when considering pollution per capita.

Lincoln County is the 292nd highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 19,674 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 2,117,883.03.

Lincoln County generates 107.65 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Lincoln County the 141st highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    270,997 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.77 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    2,117,883 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    2,117,883 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    107.65 MWh

Libby, MT Electricity Overview

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Libby's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 29.38% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Flathead Electric Cooperative.

Releasing 19,614,807.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Libby ranks 41st highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 87th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Libby

Libby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.095/kWh$168.15/mo.$74.15/mo.
120th11.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Libby
395th$116.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Libby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Libby, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Flathead Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.49118.4924,42487,733,000
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.21104.142,830,524.92402,135,169
Northern LightsBUNDLED12.37118.7653,1136,571,000

Eureka, MT Electricity Overview

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Eureka's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 37.36% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Lincoln Electric Cooperative. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $141.25 per month.

Releasing 10,339,754.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Eureka ranks 73rd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 10th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eureka

Eureka residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.106/kWh$0.093/kWh$141.25/mo.$128.82/mo.
18th10.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eureka
486th$141.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eureka Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eureka, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lincoln Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.03141.2596,285.589,658,229.41

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Troy, MT Electricity Overview

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Troy's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 10.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 36.36% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is City of Troy Utilities. With a population of 925 citizens, the city is the 99th most populated city in the state.

Releasing 6,609,725.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Troy ranks 98th highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 87th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troy

Troy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.098/kWh$133.20/mo.$93.78/mo.
32nd10.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Troy
168th$105.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Troy Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Troy, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Troy UtilitiesBUNDLED8.0093.0911,435.61914,931.46
Northern LightsBUNDLED12.37118.7653,1136,571,000

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, Montana

Power Plants in Lincoln County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lincoln County MT Conventional Hydroelectric 2,117,883.03

Lincoln County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 42nd highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Lincoln County releases 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2957th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Lincoln County's main fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 2,117,883.03 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the county.

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Lincoln County, Montana Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Lincoln County offering electricity. Of those 5, 3 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Montana has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Lincoln County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 6.51% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Lincoln County a rank of 17th best in the state out of 56.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Eureka, Montana:
    • Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Libby, Montana:
    • Northern Lights: 44.51%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 10.98%
    • Flathead Electric Cooperative: 44.51%
  • Rexford, Montana:
    • Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Troy, Montana:
    • Northern Lights: 50.13%
    • City of Troy Utilities: 49.87%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, Montana?

Lincoln County, Montana is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Lincoln County, Montana?

Lincoln County, Montana has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, Montana?

By total megawatt hours sold, Flathead Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Lincoln County, Montana.

What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Flathead Electric Cooperative25,014
2Lincoln Electric Cooperative4,025
3Northern Lights2,826
4NorthWestern Energy1,882
5City of Troy Utilities1,042

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21