Carbon County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carbon County, Montana Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 14.41 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Carbon County benefit from a 10.33% discount from the US average.
The average monthly residential electric expense in Carbon County is 1.42% lower than the state average and 22.30% lower than the US average.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has gone down by 15.46% in Carbon County during the past 12 months.
As the 10th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 56 counties, Carbon County produces 674,038 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Carbon County generates 364.55% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the ability to export the excess.
Carbon County generates 673,673 megawatts from wind turbines. That is sufficient to rank them 219th in the United States out of 3230 counties for electricity generation from wind energy .
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
145,094 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
674,038 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
674,038 MWh
Production per Capita
64.27 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Red Lodge
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Red Lodge Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
13.96¢ per kWh
- 1.71% higher than last month
- 1.16% lower than March last year
- 6.4% higher than the Montana average
- 17.96% lower than the US average
- 379th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 71 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 64 since March last year
- 10,854th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,214 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,067 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.49¢ per kWh
- 0.09% lower than last month
- 10.23% higher than March last year
- 7.13% higher than the Montana average
- 12.67% lower than the US average
- 317th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 70 since March last year
- 15,070th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 202 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,735 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$111.34 per month
- 13.95% lower than last month
- 17.05% lower than March last year
- 5.68% lower than the Montana average
- 7.46% lower than the US average
- 133rd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 48 since March last year
- 13,464th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,721 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,627 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.39 per month
- 1.73% lower than last month
- 3.43% higher than March last year
- 4.04% lower than the Montana average
- 19.75% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since March last year
- 5,628th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 257 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,518 since March last year
Red Lodge, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Red Lodge, which is 15.22% higher than the average state price of 12.58 cents and 9.82% below the national average of 16.07 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $108.39. This is 21.42% lower than the national average bill of $137.93. With an estimated 9 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
The inhabitants of Red Lodge have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 14,390,672.68 kilograms, which is 51st highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 165th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Lodge
Red Lodge residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Red Lodge, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 113.93 | 47,399.17 | 6,828,043.49 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Bridger, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.50 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Bridger, which is 15.23% higher than the average state price of 12.58 cents and 9.80% below the national average of 16.07 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $102.92 per month, while the US average is $137.93. With a population of 903 citizens, the city is the 101st most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Bridger have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 6,395,067.63 kilograms, which is 100th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 165th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bridger
Bridger residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bridger, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Joliet, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Joliet, which is 15.22% higher than the average state price of 12.58 cents and 9.82% below the national average of 16.07 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $108.39 per month, while the US average is $137.93. With a population of 592 citizens, the city is the 139th most populous city in Montana.
The inhabitants of Joliet have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 4,192,558.18 kilograms, which is 137th highest amount in the state out of 498 cities. Averaging 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 16th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Joliet
Joliet residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Joliet, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 113.93 | 47,399.17 | 6,828,043.49 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Electricity Production in Carbon County, Montana
Power Plants in Carbon County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pryor Mountain WindPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Wind | 673,673 | ||||
South Dry Creek HydroHydrodynamics Inc (100.00%) | Carbon County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 365 |
Carbon County, Montana Details
Carbon County has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 1114th most in the United States. For every resident in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 0 kilograms. Carbon County's fuel of choice is Wind, with 99.95% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Carbon County:
- Bearcreek, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Bridger, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Fromberg, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Joliet, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Red Lodge, Montana:
- Beartooth Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Carbon County, Montana?
By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Carbon County, Montana.
Which electricity companies offer service in Carbon County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 7,022 |
| 2 | Beartooth Electric Cooperative | 2,351 |
| 3 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 336 |
How many electric companies offer service in Carbon County, Montana?
Carbon County, Montana is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Carbon County, Montana?
Carbon County, Montana has 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
