Rosebud County, MT: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Rosebud County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Rosebud County, Montana Electricity Overview

Rosebud County has emissions of 13,010.19 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Montana average of 7,138.62.

Rosebud County uses non-renewable fuel sources to produce 1,300.01 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the highest county in Montana for non-renewable production per capita.

Roughly 89.45% of Rosebud County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 72nd highest county in the US out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.

The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Rosebud County rose by 1312.51% last year.

Almost 10,993,287.96 megawatt hours of electricity in Rosebud County are generated per year using natural gas. This is 1,298.83 megawatt hours per customer in the county each year.

There was a 1312.51% rise in power produced by wind in Rosebud County over the previous 12 months from 91,883 megawatt hours to 1,297,859 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    116,586 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.77 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,301,170 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,297,859 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,003,311 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1,453.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    110,118,242 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    13,010.19 kg

Lame Deer CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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Lame Deer CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 10.75% below the average US rate of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 190 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city.

Lame Deer CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 15,941,944.02 kilograms, which is 45th largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More importantly, the city averages 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 367th highest in Montana in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lame Deer CDP

Lame Deer CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
338th14.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lame Deer CDP
471st$128.97Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lame Deer CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lame Deer CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.21104.142,830,524.92402,135,169
Tongue River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.25155.0257,323.528,166,328.71

Colstrip, MT Electricity Overview

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Colstrip's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 10.46% below the average US rate of 16.01 cents. The city's electricity generating facilities produced 122,299.66 less megawatt hours from coal in the last year compared to the previous year. More electricity is generated within Colstrip than is used, with electricity production totaling 37136.75% of consumption.

Colstrip's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 30,195,507.39 kilograms, which is 29th largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. The city also ranks 3rd highest in Montana in emissions per capita, averaging 14,420.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to one power producing plant. In Colstrip, Coal makes up 99.91% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Colstrip

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
342nd14.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Colstrip
23rd$102.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Colstrip Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Colstrip, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.21104.141,643,712.742,830,524.92402,135,169

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Forsyth, MT Electricity Overview

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Forsyth's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 15.44% below the average US rate of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 4 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city.

Forsyth's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 11,161,504.51 kilograms, which is 71st largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More importantly, the city averages 7,145.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 87th highest in Montana in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forsyth

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
285th13.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Forsyth
483rd$136.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Forsyth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Forsyth, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mid-Yellowstone ElectricBUNDLED12.74169.1416,960.72,161,579.62
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.21104.142,830,524.92402,135,169

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Electricity Production in Rosebud County, Montana

Power Plants in Rosebud County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Colstrip MT Coal 10,820,444.0111,337,944,023.041,047.83
Clearwater Wind IClearwater Energy Resources LLC (100.00%)
Miles City MT Wind 1,315,806
Colstrip Energy LPColstrip Energy LP (100.00%)
Rosebud County MT Coal 291,747405,074,741.831,388.45
Clearwater Wind IIClearwater Wind II, LLC (100.00%)
Miles City MT Wind 30,267

Rosebud County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Rosebud County has about 89.37% of its electricity generated by Coal. Combined with Wind (10.55%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.08%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the generation. Approximately 13,010.19 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are emitted in the county from electricity use, ranking them as the worst polluter in Montana out of 56 counties. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 110,118,241.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Rosebud County has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 6th most in Montana.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
89.37%
WIND
Wind
Wind
10.55%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.08%

Rosebud County, Montana Net Metering

Of the 5 electric providers in Rosebud County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Montana has pretty good state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Rosebud County has an average of 7.28% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Rosebud County a rank of 2713th best in the country out of 3230.

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Rosebud County, Montana?

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Rosebud County, Montana?

By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in Rosebud County, Montana.

How many power plants are within Rosebud County, Montana?

Rosebud County, Montana has 4 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

Rosebud County, Montana has 5 electricity companies offering service in the area.

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06