Sanders County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sanders County, Montana Electricity Overview
Sanders County is the 15th most populated county in Montana, with 12,298 citizens residing within the county's borders.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Sanders County's average rate is 18.18% lower than at 13.19 cents per kilowatt hour.
Sanders County creates 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 1,304,311 megawatt hours a year.
Sanders County is the 6 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 56 counties in the state, with a population of 12,298 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,304,311.
Sanders County is ranked as the 573rd largest producer of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties for electricity production, producing 1,304,311 megawatt hours.
Over 100.00% of Sanders County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel types, ranking Sanders County at 155th in the country for total sustainable electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
170,028 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,304,311 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,304,311 MWh
Production per Capita
106.06 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thompson Falls
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Thompson Falls Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.34¢ per kWh
- 2.94% higher than last month
- 2.66% lower than April last year
- 14.61% higher than the Montana average
- 15.19% lower than the US average
- 387th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since April last year
- 12,232nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,403 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,544 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.46¢ per kWh
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 10.03% higher than April last year
- 14.79% higher than the Montana average
- 10.29% lower than the US average
- 362nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 15,201st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,044 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$87.49 per month
- 14.62% lower than last month
- 10.08% lower than April last year
- 11.05% lower than the Montana average
- 22.4% lower than the US average
- 73rd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since April last year
- 5,563rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,792 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,643 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$102.11 per month
- 0.79% lower than last month
- 2.42% higher than April last year
- 4.76% lower than the Montana average
- 24.96% lower than the US average
- 73rd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,780th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,213 since April last year
Thompson Falls, MT Electricity Overview
Thompson Falls' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 10.29% less than the average national rate of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.05 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 99.1 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes a outage. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $102.11 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Patrons in Thompson Falls have a 5.51% markdown compared to other residents of the United States.
Releasing 10,399,842.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Thompson Falls ranks 72nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 31st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thompson Falls, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Northern Lights | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 121.59 | 43,290 | 6,000,805.12 |
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Plains, MT Electricity Overview
Plains' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 10.29% less than the average national rate of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.05 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 99.1 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes a outage. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $102.11 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Patrons in Plains have a 5.51% markdown compared to other residents of the United States.
Releasing 7,751,268.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Plains ranks 82nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 31st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains
Plains residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Hot Springs, MT Electricity Overview
Hot Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 8.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 49.92% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power. Hot Springs is home to 618 citizens, which is the 133rd largest population for a city in the state.
Releasing 4,143,844.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Hot Springs ranks 131st highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 31st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs
Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 8.37 | 111.62 | 257,074.07 | 21,521,280 |
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Electricity Production in Sanders County, Montana
Power Plants in Sanders County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Noxon RapidsAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Sanders County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,304,311 |
Sanders County, Montana Details
As the 42nd highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Sanders County releases 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 2969th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Sanders County's main fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 1,304,311 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the county.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?
Sanders County, Montana is home to 5 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Sanders County, Montana?
Sanders County, Montana has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Sanders County, Montana?
By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in Sanders County, Montana.
What electricity companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 9,947 |
| 2 | Mission Valley Power | 7,564 |
| 3 | Northern Lights | 2,641 |
| 4 | Flathead Electric Cooperative | 2,294 |
| 5 | Missoula Electric Coop | 133 |
