Toole County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Toole County, Montana Electricity Overview

The county is ranked as the 5th highest generator of electricity of all 56 counties in the state for total electricity generation, producing 1,219,183 megawatt hours.

With 5,013 citizens living within the county and 1,219,183 megawatt hours produced per year, Toole County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 243.2 megawatt hours. The city ranks 155th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.

Toole County ranks 1st in the state out of 56 counties in electricity generated from wind energy.

Toole County has a population of 5,013 citizens.

Toole County emits 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2952nd highest polluting county in the US by per capita emissions.

Residents of Toole County are paying, on average, 28.88% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 10.91 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    70,686 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,219,183 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,219,183 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    243.2 MWh

Shelby, MT Electricity Overview

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Shelby's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.17% lower than Montana's average rate of 11.38 cents, ranking the city at 133rd best for average electricity rate out of 498 cities in the state. NorthWestern Energy sells an estimated 340.5 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $91.63 per month, while the Montana average is $103.02.

Shelby emits 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 41st highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 21,011,457.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby

Shelby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
133rd10.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
7th$91.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shelby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marias River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.3889.6928,860.42,705,841.74
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

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Sunburst, MT Electricity Overview

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Sunburst's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.17% lower than Montana's average rate of 11.38 cents, ranking the city at 133rd best for average electricity rate out of 498 cities in the state. Sunburst has the 177th highest population in the state, with 369 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $103.02, while the Sunburst average is 11.06% lower at $91.63 per month. This is the 7th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Sunburst emits 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 41st highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,469,967.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 174th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunburst

Sunburst residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
133rd10.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sunburst
7th$91.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sunburst Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sunburst, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marias River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.3889.6928,860.42,705,841.74
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

Hillside Colony CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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Hillside Colony CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.17% lower than Montana's average rate of 11.38 cents, ranking the city at 133rd best for average electricity rate out of 498 cities in the state. Hillside Colony CDP has the 220th highest population in the state, with 241 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $103.02, while the Hillside Colony CDP average is 11.06% lower at $91.63 per month. This is the 7th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Hillside Colony CDP emits 6,693.68 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 41st highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,613,176.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 217th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillside Colony CDP

Hillside Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
133rd10.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hillside Colony CDP
7th$91.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hillside Colony CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hillside Colony CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marias River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.3889.6928,860.42,705,841.74
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED12.4393.562,865,787356,154,700

Electricity Production in Toole County, Montana

Power Plants in Toole County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
NaturEner Rim Rock EnergyNaturEner Rim Rock Energy LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 660,882
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2 LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 290,946
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 267,355

Toole County, Montana Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Toole County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 42nd worst polluting county out of 56 counties in the state and 2952nd out of 3221 counties nationally. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 2952nd highest for total pollution in the country. Power generating facilities in the county primarily use Wind, which makes up 1,219,183 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Toole County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 812th most power plants in a county.

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Toole County, Montana Net Metering

Toole County has 2 out of 3 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in Montana have above average net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Toole County is about 12.61% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.45% while the state average is 5.21%, resulting in a rank of 2966th best in the country and a state rank of 27th best out of 3221 and 56 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Toole County:

  • Kevin, Montana:
    • Marias River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Shelby, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
    • Marias River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Sunburst, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
    • Marias River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Toole County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy6,918
2Marias River Electric Cooperative3,009
3Glacier Electric Coop69

How many power plants are located within Toole County, Montana?

There are 3 power plants located in Toole County, Montana

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Toole County, Montana?

By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Toole County, Montana.

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

There are 3 electricity providers operating in Toole County, Montana.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-24