Flathead Electric Cooperative
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About Flathead Electric Cooperative
Flathead Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 6 counties in Montana including counties like Flathead County, Lake County, Lincoln County, Park County, and Glacier County. The company is an electricity cooperative. Flathead Electric Cooperative's patrons are billed an average residential electricity rate of 9.98 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the provider at 9th out of 35 suppliers in Montana and 220th out of 2885 in the nation. They sold 1,576,405 megawatt hours in 2023 through retail sales. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple electricity sources including 7,439 megawatt hours produced in electricity plants owned by the company and 1,645,127 procured on wholesale channels.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Flathead Electric Cooperative is $118.36, while the nationwide average is $143.38. The supplier does not have ownership in any electricity generation facilities and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased from other suppliers. Customers of the supplier are faced with 1.62 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting around 160.49 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Based on megawatt hours produced, Flathead Electric Cooperative is the 17th largest electricity company out of 46 suppliers in the state.
Customers of Flathead Electric Cooperative have the ability to take advantage of net metering. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically viable as it allows people to sell electricity into the grid.
Electricity companies regularly report energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Flathead Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 4.44% of their electricity production amount. The state of Montana has an energy loss average of 2.93% and the United States average is 2.43%, giving Flathead Electric Cooperative a rank of 5th best out of 30 providers reporting energy loss in the state.
Flathead Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Flathead Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Flathead Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:2510 U.S. Highway 2 East
Kalispell, Montana 59901
United States of America - CEO:Duane Braaten
Flathead Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.flatheadelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(406) 751-4483
- Contact Page:www.flatheadelectric.com
- Social Media:
Flathead Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.flatheadelectric.com
- Outage Map:outage.flathead.coop:8181
- Outage Phone:(406) 751-4449
- States Served:
- Montana
- Counties Served:
- Flathead County
- Lake County
- Lincoln County
- Park County
- Glacier County
- Major Cities Served:
- Kalispell
- Evergreen CDP
- Whitefish
- Columbia Falls
- Bigfork CDP
- Libby
- Lakeside CDP
- Helena Flats CDP
- Marion CDP
- Somers CDP
Quick Facts About Flathead Electric Cooperative
With generation of 7,752 megawatt hours, Flathead Electric Cooperative is the 517th largest total producer of all suppliers in the nation.
Flathead Electric Cooperative generates 7,752 megawatt hours (or 100.00% of their total production) from the use of sustainable fuel types in their power generation facilities.
Energy Loss
Flathead Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
73,303MWh
943 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Flathead Electric Cooperative's Power Outages
160.49 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.62 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Flathead Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
0
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Flathead Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Flathead Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 76,545 | 139,802,000 | 2 | 100% |
Flathead Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | 111,814 | 3 | 10.03 | $120.74/mo |
| Glacier County | 13,827 | 2 | 11.36 | $110.17/mo |
| Lake County | 31,030 | 4 | 11.19 | $109.52/mo |
| Lincoln County | 19,674 | 4 | 11.04 | $130.25/mo |
| Park County | 17,072 | 3 | 12.39 | $105.21/mo |
| Sanders County | 12,298 | 5 | 12.66 | $113.68/mo |
Cities Flathead Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Columbia Falls, MT
- Kalispell, MT
- Libby, MT
- Whitefish, MT
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Flathead Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the phone number for Flathead Electric Cooperative?
You can reach Flathead Electric Cooperative by phone via (406) 751-4483.
Who is the CEO of Flathead Electric Cooperative?
Duane Braaten is the CEO of Flathead Electric Cooperative.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Flathead Electric Cooperative customers?
Flathead Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 9.98 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Montana bundled rate of 12.77 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
How many counties does Flathead Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
There are 6 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Flathead Electric Cooperative including Montana.
When will Flathead Electric Cooperative power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Flathead Electric Cooperative's consumers is 160.49 minutes.
What percentage of Flathead Electric Cooperative's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Flathead Electric Cooperative generate 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
What cities does Flathead Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
Flathead Electric Cooperative supplies to 4 cities in the United States.
How much is the average bundled bill for Flathead Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Flathead Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $118.36.
What percentage of Flathead Electric Cooperative's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Power production facilities owned by or associated with Flathead Electric Cooperative generate 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
