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Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 3.69 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Silver Bow County is 1213th out of 3230 counties in the United States in production per capita.

The largest electricity provider in Silver Bow County by number of customers is NorthWestern Energy.

Silver Bow County has had a decrease of 16.27% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation during the past 12 months.

Natural gas accounts for 100.00% of the electricity production in Silver Bow County, giving it a rank of 3rd in Montana out of 56 counties for natural gas generation.

As the 577th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Silver Bow County generates 3.69 megawatt hours per person a year.

With a population of 35,017 residents, Silver Bow County is the 1341st largest county in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    483,835 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.82 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    129,310 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    129,310 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.69 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    248,694,264 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,102.1 kg

Recent Energy News in Butte-Silver Bow

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Butte-Silver Bow Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.93¢ per kWh

  • 6.9% lower than last month
  • 17.28% higher than January last year
  • 3.73% higher than the Montana average
  • 10.77% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 12,854th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 319 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,655 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.6¢ per kWh

  • 1.19% higher than last month
  • 17.55% higher than January last year
  • 4.72% higher than the Montana average
  • 13.99% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since January last year
  • 12,122nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,465 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,928 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$136.61 per month

  • 3.04% higher than last month
  • 18.09% higher than January last year
  • 2.5% lower than the Montana average
  • 9.51% lower than the US average
  • 349th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 9,563rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,806 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,192 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$104.68 per month

  • 1.69% higher than last month
  • 11.96% higher than January last year
  • 0.4% lower than the Montana average
  • 21.1% lower than the US average
  • 376th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4,516th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 471 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,628 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.08¢ per kWh

  • 6.97% lower than last month
  • 14.45% higher than January last year
  • 4.02% higher than the Montana average
  • 1.94% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since January last year
  • 17,065th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 734 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,560 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

14.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.99% higher than last month
  • 16.95% higher than January last year
  • 5.79% higher than the Montana average
  • 0.55% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since January last year
  • 19,009th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 905 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,599 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$446.25 per month

  • 9.66% lower than last month
  • 13.99% higher than January last year
  • 3.07% higher than the Montana average
  • 72.62% lower than the US average
  • 426th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 7,000th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,337 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,232 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$466.77 per month

  • 0.99% higher than last month
  • 14.32% higher than January last year
  • 5.96% higher than the Montana average
  • 71.48% lower than the US average
  • 467th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since January last year
  • 9,618th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 501 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,113 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.64¢ per kWh

  • 4.47% lower than last month
  • 19.26% higher than January last year
  • 4.55% lower than the Montana average
  • 1.92% lower than the US average
  • 452nd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 19,537th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,243 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,081 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.83¢ per kWh

  • 1.21% higher than last month
  • 24.67% higher than January last year
  • 1.98% higher than the Montana average
  • 5.97% higher than the US average
  • 453rd in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
  • 21,042nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 163 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,049 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$4,243.47 per month

  • 51.89% higher than last month
  • 8.76% lower than January last year
  • 13.3% lower than the Montana average
  • 87.41% lower than the US average
  • 412th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 9,123rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,839 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 912 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,486.56 per month

  • 1.35% lower than last month
  • 3.82% higher than January last year
  • 23.1% lower than the Montana average
  • 92.73% lower than the US average
  • 412th in the state out of 467 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 5,131st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,980 since January last year

Butte-Silver Bow Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

18,119 MWh

  • 11.92% lower than last month
  • 17.97% lower than January last year
  • 84.67% lower than the Montana average
  • 35.13% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 327th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 33 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 55 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

11,646 MWh

  • 9.01% lower than last month
  • 7.13% lower than January last year
  • 88.64% lower than the Montana average
  • 54.93% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 371st in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 106 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

9,009,694.12 MWh

  • 11.53% lower than last month
  • 17.4% lower than January last year
  • 91.18% lower than the Montana average
  • 31.94% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 257th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

5,770,409.69 MWh

  • 8.82% lower than last month
  • 6.49% lower than January last year
  • 93.83% lower than the Montana average
  • 51.04% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 282nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 125 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

18,119 MWh

  • 11.92% lower than last month
  • 17.97% lower than January last year
  • 9.15% lower than the Montana average
  • 61.57% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 179th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

11,646 MWh

  • 9.01% lower than last month
  • 7.13% lower than January last year
  • 20.37% lower than the Montana average
  • 73.87% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 201st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 78 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

9,009,694.12 MWh

  • 11.53% lower than last month
  • 17.4% lower than January last year
  • 19.55% lower than the Montana average
  • 50.84% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 174th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 12 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

5,770,409.69 MWh

  • 8.82% lower than last month
  • 6.49% lower than January last year
  • 31.43% lower than the Montana average
  • 67.63% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 195th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 79 since January last year

Butte-Silver Bow, MT Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Butte-Silver Bow home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.68% below the average Montana rate of 12.57 cents. The city has had a 16.27% decline in non-renewable fuel usage in their electricity production plants. There is 267.23% more electricity consumed in Butte-Silver Bow than is generated, forcing them to purchase electricity from neighboring municipalities.

Coming in at as the 5th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Butte-Silver Bow releases 244,025,338.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 7,100.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Butte-Silver Bow's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Butte-Silver Bow has one power producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butte-Silver Bow

Butte-Silver Bow 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.
98th11.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Butte-Silver Bow
246th$112.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Butte-Silver Bow Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.57104.712,783,639.73405,507,408
Vigilante Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.89119.58199,28215,732,600

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Walkerville, MT Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Walkerville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.68% below the average Montana rate of 12.57 cents. With an estimated 8 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. Walkerville is home to 649 residents, which is the 130th largest population for a city in the state.

Coming in at as the 128th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Walkerville releases 4,668,924.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 7,194.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 53rd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walkerville

Walkerville 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.
42nd11.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Walkerville
247th$112.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Walkerville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Walkerville, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.57104.712,783,639.73405,507,408
Vigilante Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.89119.58199,28215,732,600

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Electricity Production in Silver Bow County, Montana

Power Plants in Silver Bow County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Basin Creek PlantBasin Creek Power Services LLC (5.11%)Milepost Power, Inc. (94.89%)
Butte-Silver Bow MT Natural Gas 129,31064,107,463.42495.77

Silver Bow County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Silver Bow County is the 1029th highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 248,694,263.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 7,102.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Silver Bow County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Silver Bow County is home to one power producing plant.

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Silver Bow County, Montana Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Silver Bow County offering electricity. Of those 2, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Silver Bow County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 7.28% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Silver Bow County a rank of 2714th best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Silver Bow County, Montana

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Silver Bow County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Silver Bow County, Montana?

Silver Bow County, Montana is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Silver Bow County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy2,470
2Vigilante Electric Cooperative473

How many power plants are in Silver Bow County, Montana?

There is one active electricity plant located in Silver Bow County, Montana

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29