Yellowstone County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Yellowstone County, Montana Electricity Overview
Yellowstone County is home to 169,852 citizens and its power generation plants produce 622,074 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a production per capita average of 3.66 megawatt hours per capita.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the generation of 72.15% of the megawatt hours produced in Yellowstone County, ranking it 4th out of 56 counties in Montana for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Yellowstone County produces 27.85% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 1.02 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Yellowstone County has seen a decrease of 2.39% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation during the course of the previous year.
Wind turbines in Yellowstone County generate 4,200 megawatt hours of electricity.
Yellowstone County is 1st in Montana out of 56 counties in solar power generation, with 169,072 megawatt hours generated from solar energy.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,365,446 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
622,074 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
173,272 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
448,802 MWh
Production per Capita
3.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,321,107,008 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,777.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Billings
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Billings Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.38¢ per kWh
- 4.9% higher than last month
- 3.11% higher than May last year
- 8.48% higher than the Montana average
- 12.77% lower than the US average
- 221st in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since May last year
- 13,932nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,690 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,503 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.72¢ per kWh
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 6.28% higher than May last year
- 8.65% higher than the Montana average
- 15% lower than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since May last year
- 10,794th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,636 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$94.81 per month
- 7.98% lower than last month
- 2.77% higher than May last year
- 0.88% higher than the Montana average
- 23.68% lower than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 91 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since May last year
- 6,439th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,918 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,098 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$110.36 per month
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 0.78% lower than May last year
- 2.72% higher than the Montana average
- 19.29% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 40 since May last year
- 6,427th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 12 since May last year
Billings, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Billings' residents purchase residential electricity for 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.41% more than the average Montana price of 12.66 cents and 15.15% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Selling an estimated 5,036.39 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city. The power grid in the city has an average of 1.05 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 99.1 minutes each. The US averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
The use of electricity in Billings accounts for 802,975,453.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 6,693.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 112th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Billings
Billings residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Billings, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 102.52 | 2,764,964.45 | 399,272,305 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.89 | 118.25 | 229,969.13 | 29,633,180 |
Zips with electric coverage in Billings, Montana include: 59102, 59101, 59105, 59106
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Laurel, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Laurel's residents purchase residential electricity for 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.41% more than the average Montana price of 12.66 cents and 15.15% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Selling an estimated 243.43 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city. The power grid in the city has an average of 1.05 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 99.1 minutes each. The US averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes per outage.
The use of electricity in Laurel accounts for 47,950,021.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 17th largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 6,693.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 6th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurel
Laurel residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurel, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 102.52 | 2,764,964.45 | 399,272,305 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.89 | 118.25 | 229,969.13 | 29,633,180 |
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Lockwood CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Lockwood CDP's residents purchase residential electricity for 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.41% more than the average Montana price of 12.66 cents and 15.15% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. The city generates around 62.66 megawatt hours per customer in the city a year from electricity generating plants located within its city limits, which makes it the 4th highest generator out of 498 cities in Montana. More electricity is generated in Lockwood CDP than is consumed, with electricity generation totaling 449.96% of consumption.
Releasing 107,392,669.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Lockwood CDP ranks 8th highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. This total equates to 14,994.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city worst in the state for emissions per capita. Petroleum Coke is the primary fuel type in Lockwood CDP, with 98.28% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Other Gas (1.67%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.04%). Lockwood CDP has the 2nd highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lockwood CDP
Lockwood CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lockwood CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.44 | 102.52 | 2,764,964.45 | 399,272,305 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.89 | 118.25 | 229,969.13 | 29,633,180 |
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Electricity Production in Yellowstone County, Montana
Power Plants in Yellowstone County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellowstone Energy LPYellowstone Energy LP (100.00%) | Lockwood CDP | MT | Petroleum Coke | 460,005 | 495,033,903.47 | 1,076.15 | ||
| Yellowstone County | MT | Solar | 174,804 | |||||
Two Dot Wind Broadview East LLCTwo Dot Wind Broadview East LLC (100.00%) | Yellowstone County | MT | Wind | 4,200 |
Yellowstone County, Montana Details
As the highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Yellowstone County emits 1,321,107,008.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. This total results in 7,777.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the county 656th worst in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The primary fuel utilized in Yellowstone County is Petroleum Coke. The county produces 70.91% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Combined with Solar (27.18%) and Other Gas (1.21%), these three fuels account for 99.29% of the county electricity production. Yellowstone County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is the 3rd highest number of power plants within a county in Montana.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Yellowstone County, Montana?
By total revenue, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Yellowstone County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Yellowstone County, Montana?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What electricity companies offer service in Yellowstone County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 16,791 |
| 2 | NorthWestern Energy | 15,246 |
| 3 | Fergus Electric Cooperative | 199 |
How many power plants are located in Yellowstone County, Montana?
Yellowstone County, Montana is home to 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
