Richland County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Richland County, Montana Electricity Overview

Richland County consumers enjoy an average monthly residential electricity bill of $102.62, which is 25.34% lower than the national average bill of $137.45.

While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, Richland County's average is 33.57% lower than at 10.19 cents per kilowatt hour.

Averaging production of 0.36 megawatt hours per resident a year, Richland County ranks 28 out of 56 counties in generation per capita in the state.

The use of coal in the generation of electricity declined in Richland County over the course of the last year, with a decreased usage of roughly 94.67% taking place.

With 56.08% of Richland County's total electricity coming from the use of coal, the county ranks 4th out of 56 counties in the state in total megawatt hours produced from coal.

Richland County is ranked 8th out of 56 for worst polluting county in Montana when considering pollution per person. The county emits 6,743.13 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    160,393 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,115 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4,115 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.36 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    76,703,127 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,743.13 kg

Sidney, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.95 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Sidney, which ranks the city 46th out of 498 cities in Montana. With an estimated 8 residential customers, Lower Yellowstone Electric REA is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Sidney average is 25.64% less at $102.2 per month.

Emitting 41,768,554.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Sidney ranks 19th highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sidney

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.080/kWh$143.90/mo.$43.17/mo.
46th9.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sidney
186th$102.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sidney Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sidney, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Yellowstone Electric REABUNDLED8.66113.1753,8904,669,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.2491.24191,70121,552,000

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Fairview, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.95 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Fairview, which ranks the city 46th out of 498 cities in Montana. With an estimated 2 residential customers, Lower Yellowstone Electric REA is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Fairview average is 25.64% less at $102.2 per month.

Emitting 6,874,407.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Fairview ranks 93rd highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairview

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.080/kWh$143.90/mo.$43.17/mo.
46th9.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairview
186th$102.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairview Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairview, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Yellowstone Electric REABUNDLED8.66113.1753,8904,669,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.2491.24191,70121,552,000

Savage CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 9.95 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Savage CDP, which ranks the city 46th out of 498 cities in Montana. Lower Yellowstone Electric REA sells an estimated 65.5 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.42 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 34.11 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

Emitting 2,182,139.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Savage CDP ranks 192nd highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savage CDP

Savage CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.080/kWh$143.90/mo.$43.17/mo.
46th9.95¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Savage CDP
186th$102.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Savage CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Savage CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lower Yellowstone Electric REABUNDLED8.66113.1753,8904,669,000
Montana Dakota UtilitiesBUNDLED11.2491.24191,70121,552,000

Electricity Production in Richland County, Montana

Power Plants in Richland County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sidney MT PlantSidney Sugars Incorporated (100.00%)
Richland County MT Coal 4,3811,907,903.9435.5
Richland County MT Coal -266608,067.6-2,285.97

Richland County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 17th worst ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Richland County emits 76,703,127.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 6,743.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 830th worst in the country in this category. Coal is the primary fuel in Richland County, with 56.08% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Richland County has the 11th most electricity generation plants of any county in Montana, with 2 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
56.08%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
43.92%

Richland County, Montana Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Richland County providing electricity. Of those 4, 75.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Montana have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Richland County, Montana?

The largest electricity provider in Richland County, Montana by total customer count is Lower Yellowstone Electric REA.

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Richland County, Montana.

How many power plants are located in Richland County, Montana?

There are 2 electricity plants in Richland County, Montana

Which electricity companies offer service in Richland County, Montana?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-10-18