Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Silver Bow County, MT is $101.48
- The average electricity rate in Silver Bow County, MT is 11.60¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Silver Bow County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Silver Bow County, MT is $101.48 per month. Silver Bow County, MT is the 6th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Overview
The burning of non-renewable fuels has increased by 53.33% during the last year in Silver Bow County power generating plants.
Silver Bow County is the 11th largest generator of electricity out of 56 counties in the state, producing 187,598 megawatt hours.
Silver Bow County generates 5.36 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 881st highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the country.
Silver Bow County ranks 8th out of 56 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens using 483,232.88 megawatt hours.
Silver Bow County citizens enjoy an average monthly residential electric bill of $101.48, which is 31.04% lower than the national average bill of $147.16.
Silver Bow County has a population of 35,017 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
483,233 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
187,598 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
187,598 MWh
Production per Capita
5.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
217,160,612 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,201.58 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Butte-Silver Bow
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Rates and Production Categories
Butte-Silver Bow Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.55¢ per kWh
- 4.43% lower than last month
- 5.39% lower than November last year
- 8.03% higher than the Montana average
- 20.48% lower than the US average
- 218th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 80 since November last year
- 7,292nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,032 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,502 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.07¢ per kWh
- 0.45% lower than last month
- 0.14% lower than November last year
- 10.3% higher than the Montana average
- 14.69% lower than the US average
- 247th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 49 since November last year
- 11,626th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 485 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,296 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$88.56 per month
- 9.05% higher than last month
- 10.78% lower than November last year
- 9.25% lower than the Montana average
- 25.1% lower than the US average
- 60th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 57 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since November last year
- 3,782nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 935 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,694 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$102.51 per month
- 0.86% lower than last month
- 3.72% lower than November last year
- 5.24% lower than the Montana average
- 27.94% lower than the US average
- 56th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 53 since November last year
- 3,155th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 117 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,464 since November last year
Butte-Silver Bow, MT Electricity Overview
Residents who call Butte-Silver Bow home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.57% above the average Montana rate of 12.50 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $102.51 per month. With annual production of 187,598 megawatt hours, the city is the 6th highest generator of electricity in the state.
Coming in at as the 5th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Butte-Silver Bow releases 213,404,401.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 6,209.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Butte-Silver Bow's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Butte-Silver Bow has one power producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butte-Silver Bow
Butte-Silver Bow residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.03 | 105.13 | 128,136.21 | 11,574,223.98 |
Zips with electric coverage in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana include: 59701, 59711, 59759, 59750, 59727, 59748, 59743, 59703
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Walkerville, MT Electricity Overview
Residents who call Walkerville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.76% above the average Montana rate of 12.50 cents. With an estimated 17 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in the city have 0.98 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting about 88.2 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Coming in at as the 129th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Walkerville releases 3,756,210.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 52nd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walkerville
Walkerville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Walkerville, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.03 | 105.13 | 128,136.21 | 11,574,223.98 |
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Silver Bow County, Montana Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Silver Bow County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basin Creek PlantBasin Creek Power Services LLC (5.11%)Milepost Power, Inc. (94.89%) | Butte-Silver Bow | MT | Natural Gas | 187,598 | 3 | 93,171,555.96 | 2 | 496.66 | 3 |
Silver Bow County, Montana Production Fuel Makeup
Silver Bow County is the 1150th highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 217,160,611.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 6,201.58 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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 5,190 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 738 |
How many power plants are in Silver Bow County, Montana?
There is one active electricity plant located in Silver Bow County, Montana
