Toole County, MT: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Toole County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Toole County, MT is $99.52
  • The average electricity rate in Toole County, MT is 11.51¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Toole County, MT

The average residential electric bill in Toole County, MT is $99.52 per month. Toole County, MT is the 2nd most expensive county in Montana for electricity.

High Power Bills?

Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar

Toole County, Montana Electricity Overview

Toole County is 5th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 1,121,108 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.

Toole County generates 1510.84% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

Wind turbines produce 223.64 megawatt hours per year per person for Toole County residents, which is 2nd highest county in Montana out of 56 counties.

Toole County produces 1,121,108 megawatts from wind turbines. That is enough to rank them 2nd in Montana out of 56 counties for electricity generation from wind energy .

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Toole County is NorthWestern Energy.

Residents of Toole County pay around 7.31% less than the $107.36 Montana average monthly residential electricity bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    69,598 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,121,108 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,121,108 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    223.64 MWh

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Shelby

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Toole County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

Rates and Production Categories


Shelby Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

11.61¢ per kWh

  • 3.79% lower than last month
  • 3.29% higher than November last year
  • 7.44% lower than the Montana average
  • 31.86% lower than the US average
  • 105th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since November last year
  • 3,004th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 522 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 501 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

11.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.26% higher than last month
  • 3.8% higher than November last year
  • 8.61% lower than the Montana average
  • 29.32% lower than the US average
  • 134th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 2,848th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 294 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 60 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$89.33 per month

  • 7.04% higher than last month
  • 2.27% lower than November last year
  • 8.46% lower than the Montana average
  • 24.45% lower than the US average
  • 97th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 61 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 78 since November last year
  • 4,081st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,071 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,381 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$99.76 per month

  • 0.17% lower than last month
  • 0.05% lower than November last year
  • 7.78% lower than the Montana average
  • 29.87% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since November last year
  • 2,552nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 109 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 400 since November last year

Shelby, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Shelby's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.54% lower than Montana's average rate of 12.61 cents, ranking the city at 134th best for average electricity rate out of 498 cities in the state. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 47 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $99.76 per month, while the nationwide average is $144.57.

Shelby emits 5,949.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 15th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 18,675,431.06 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 June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.087/kWh$132.01/mo.$69.15/mo.
134th11.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
13th$99.76Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED10.3899.0829,529.563,064,037.95
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.0599.452,790,299.06392,162,625

Sunburst, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Sunburst's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 17.04% lower than Montana's average rate of 12.61 cents, ranking the city at 50th 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 $107.36, while the Sunburst average is 8.56% lower at $98.17 per month. This is the 11th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Sunburst emits 5,949.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 15th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,195,359.69 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 June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.112/kWh$0.076/kWh$127.17/mo.$69.41/mo.
50th10.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sunburst
11th$98.17Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED10.3899.0829,529.563,064,037.95

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Hillside Colony CDP, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

Hillside Colony CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 17.04% lower than Montana's average rate of 12.61 cents, ranking the city at 50th 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 $107.36, while the Hillside Colony CDP average is 8.56% lower at $98.17 per month. This is the 11th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Hillside Colony CDP emits 5,949.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 221st highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,433,825.7 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 June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.112/kWh$0.076/kWh$127.17/mo.$69.41/mo.
50th10.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hillside Colony CDP
11th$98.17Average 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 CooperativeBUNDLED10.3899.0829,529.563,064,037.95

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Electricity Production in Toole County, Montana

Power Plants in Toole County, Montana

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
NaturEner Rim Rock EnergyNaturEner Rim Rock Energy LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 608,903411
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2 LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 277,084811
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 LLC (100.00%)
Toole County MT Wind 235,1211011

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 41st worst polluting county out of 56 counties in the state and 2929th out of 3221 counties nationally. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 2929th highest for total pollution in the country. Power generating facilities in the county primarily use Wind, which makes up 1,121,108 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 892nd most power plants in a county.

WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
Wind
100.00%

Toole County, Montana Net Metering

Toole County has 4 out of 4 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 7.96% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the state average is 2.93%, resulting in a rank of 2810th 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:
    • Marias River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
  • Sunburst, Montana:
    • Marias River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

* 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?

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 4 electricity providers operating in Toole County, Montana.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-09-05