Sanders County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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Sanders County, Montana Electricity Overview
Sanders County has had a 9.80% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the last year.
Sanders County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 19.87% lower than the US average price, at 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
Sanders County produces 2,238,044.02 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the previous year, which gives them a rank of highest in Montana out of 56 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
Sanders County is ranked 2957th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the US when considering pollution per capita.
Sanders County is the 200th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 12,298 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 2,238,044.02.
Sanders County generates 181.98 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Sanders County the 97th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
169,923 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.82 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,238,044 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,238,044 MWh
Production per Capita
181.98 MWh
Thompson Falls, MT Electricity Overview
Thompson Falls' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 9.00% less than the average national rate of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $104.71 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Releasing 11,157,938.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Thompson Falls ranks 72nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 53rd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thompson Falls, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 104.71 | 2,783,639.73 | 405,507,408 |
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Plains, MT Electricity Overview
Plains' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 9.00% less than the average national rate of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $104.71 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Releasing 8,316,297.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Plains ranks 82nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 311th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains
Plains residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 104.71 | 2,783,639.73 | 405,507,408 |
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Hot Springs, MT Electricity Overview
Hot Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 8.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 50.02% less than the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power. With a population of 618 citizens, the city is the 133rd most populated city in the state.
Releasing 4,445,909.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Hot Springs ranks 131st highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 53rd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs
Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 8.00 | 108.92 | 261,567.39 | 20,929,090 |
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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 | 1,741,340.02 | ||||
Thompson FallsNorthWestern Energy (100.00%) | Sanders County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 496,704 |
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 2957th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to 2 power plants, which is 1111th most in the country. Sanders County has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated from Conventional Hydroelectric.
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 2 active electricity plants 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 | 9,904 |
| 2 | Mission Valley Power | 7,542 |
| 3 | Flathead Electric Cooperative | 2,275 |
| 4 | Northern Lights | 2,135 |
| 5 | Missoula Electric Coop | 132 |
