Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative
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About Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative serves electricity to 4 counties in Montana including counties like Yellowstone County, Big Horn County, Carbon County, and Stillwater County. The entity is an electric cooperative. The average residential electricity price for Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is roughly 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour . This is below both the Montana and United States average prices of 12.76 and 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The company sold 315,222 megawatt hours in 2022 through traditional retail accounts. The electricity sourced by the provider primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired on the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 329,541 on the wholesale market. Their total revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $39,175,000, with 99.40% coming from retail sales to end users.
Consumers of the company pay an average residential electricity bill of $118.17. This is 10.95% below the nationwide average bill of $132.69. Electricity production is not part of the Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers.
Consumers of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative are able to take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. This makes it easier for people to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell extra kilowatt hours back to their electricity provider.
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative loses electricity at a rate of 4.06% of their generation due to heat dissipation and other causes. The state of Montana has an energy loss average of 3.19% and the national average is 2.87%, giving Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative a rank of 3rd best out of 30 providers who report energy loss in the state.
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:150 Cooperative Way
Huntley, Montana 59037
United States of America - CEO:Brandon Wittman
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.yvec.com
- Customer Service Phone:(406) 348-3411
- Contact Page:www.yvec.com
- Social Media:
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.yvec.com
- Outage Phone:(406) 348-3411
- States Served:
- Montana
- Counties Served:
- Yellowstone County
- Big Horn County
- Carbon County
- Stillwater County
- Major Cities Served:
- Billings
- Laurel
- Lockwood CDP
- Park City CDP
- Shepherd CDP
- Huntley CDP
- Worden CDP
- Pryor CDP
- Ballantine CDP
- Custer CDP
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Energy Loss
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
13,386MWh
640 National Rank
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Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 22,656 | 39,060,630 | 4 | 100% |
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County | 13,198 | 6 | 13.79 | $117.42/mo |
| Carbon County | 10,488 | 3 | 13.93 | $107.03/mo |
| Stillwater County | 8,916 | 5 | 13.92 | $111.05/mo |
| Yellowstone County | 169,852 | 3 | 13.94 | $115.37/mo |
Cities Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is Brandon Wittman.
What cities does Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative offer service in?
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative serves electricity to 2 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is $118.17. The Montana average bundled bill is $108.63 and the US average is $108.63.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative customers?
Customers of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.73 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many counties does Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative including Montana.
What is the phone number for Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative?
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (406) 348-3411
