Teton County, MT: 2 Electric Providers

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Teton County, Montana Electricity Overview

Teton County's average residential electricity rate is 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.11% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Teton County residents are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making them the 2969th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on per capita emissions.

Teton County has experienced a 12.58% drop in the previous year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

Teton County consumers experience outages averaging 99.1 minutes per interruption, with around 1.05 outages per year.

Teton County is 16th in Montana rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 132,420 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.

Teton County is home to 6,173 residents and its power generating plants generate 132,420 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 21.45 megawatt hours per capita per year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    85,346 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    132,420 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    132,420 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.45 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Choteau

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Choteau 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

Choteau, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Choteau home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.79% higher than the average state rate of 12.60 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Montana average monthly residential electric bill is $108.07, while the Choteau average is 5.51% below at $102.11 per month. This is the 73rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Choteau is the 59th highest ranked city in the state out of 498 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 12,243,786.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 31st worst in the state in this category. All of the 25,245.72 megawatt hours of electricity used in Choteau must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Choteau

Choteau residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.115/kWh$161.97/mo.$73.36/mo.
362nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Choteau
73rd$102.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Choteau Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Choteau, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.21128.0744,814.586,368,765.26

Fairfield, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Fairfield home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.13% higher than the average state rate of 12.60 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. Fairfield is the 126th largest city in Montana, with a population of 699.

Fairfield is the 124th highest ranked city in the state out of 498 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 4,686,969.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 280th worst in the state in this category. All of the 9,664.16 megawatt hours of electricity used in Fairfield must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairfield

Fairfield residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.115/kWh$161.97/mo.$73.36/mo.
279th14.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fairfield
381st$115.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fairfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fairfield, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.21128.0744,814.586,368,765.26

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Dutton, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Dutton home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.13% higher than the average state rate of 12.60 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. Dutton is the 222nd largest city in Montana, with a population of 239.

Dutton is the 219th highest ranked city in the state out of 498 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,602,554.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 6,705.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 31st worst in the state in this category. All of the 3,304.34 megawatt hours of electricity used in Dutton must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dutton

Dutton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.115/kWh$161.97/mo.$73.36/mo.
279th14.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dutton
381st$115.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dutton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dutton, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.21128.0744,814.586,368,765.26

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Electricity Production in Teton County, Montana

Power Plants in Teton County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Teton County MT Wind 83,748
Fairfield WindFairfield Wind Owner, LLC (100.00%)
Teton County MT Wind 25,762
Turnbull HydroTurnbull Hydro LLC (100.00%)
Teton County MT Conventional Hydroelectric 22,910

Teton County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Teton County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 0 kilograms, which is the 2969th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2969th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is 786th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Teton County's primary fuel is Wind, making up 82.70%, or 109,510 megawatt hours of production in the county.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
82.70%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
17.30%

Teton County, Montana Net Metering

Out of the 2 providers in Teton County, 100.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

In Teton County one company reports energy loss, NorthWestern Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 7.28%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.19%, resulting in a rank of 2703rd best in the United States and a state rank of 19th best out of 3230 and 56 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Teton County, Montana

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Teton County, Montana?

By total revenue, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Teton County, Montana.

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

There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Teton County, Montana.

How many power plants are in Teton County, Montana?

There are 3 electricity plants in Teton County, Montana

Which electricity companies offer service in Teton County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy8,199
2Sun River Electric Cooperative1,332

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Published: 2024-07-26