Dawson County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dawson County, Montana Electricity Overview
Dawson County generates 0.12 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 8th highest county in Montana for non-renewable production per capita.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Dawson County is Montana Dakota Utilities.
Dawson County is ranked as the 2592nd highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States with 124,550.27 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
Dawson County is ranked 5th out of 56 for highest polluting county in the state based on pollution per capita. The county emits 7,233.37 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Over the course of the past year, there has been a 92.73% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Dawson County.
Dawson County generates 747.64 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 839th in the US out of 3230 counties for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
124,550 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,080 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,080 MWh
Production per Capita
0.12 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
65,122,072 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,233.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Glendive
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Rates and Production Categories
Glendive Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
13.74¢ per kWh
- 2.07% higher than last month
- 26.97% higher than March last year
- 4.74% higher than the Montana average
- 19.24% lower than the US average
- 253rd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 221 since March last year
- 9,883rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,199 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,649 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.61¢ per kWh
- 1.97% higher than last month
- 11.73% higher than March last year
- 6.78% lower than the Montana average
- 24.01% lower than the US average
- 174th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since March last year
- 6,159th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 509 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,832 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$105.39 per month
- 0.84% higher than last month
- 11.36% higher than March last year
- 10.72% lower than the Montana average
- 12.4% lower than the US average
- 76th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 71 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 71 since March last year
- 9,469th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,296 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,129 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$97.87 per month
- 0.92% higher than last month
- 6.7% higher than March last year
- 13.36% lower than the Montana average
- 27.54% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 2,917th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 190 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,481 since March last year
Glendive, MT Electricity Overview
Glendive averages a residential electricity price of 12.61 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 0.26% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents and 21.53% below the US average of 16.07 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $97.87. This is 9.98% below the Montana average bill of $108.72. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Montana Dakota Utilities.
Emitting 34,900,214.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Glendive ranks 25th worst out of 498 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 16th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 68,175.47 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendive
Glendive residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendive, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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West Glendive CDP, MT Electricity Overview
West Glendive CDP averages a residential electricity price of 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 21.51% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents and 4.89% below the US average of 16.07 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $77. This is 29.17% below the Montana average bill of $108.72. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Montana Dakota Utilities.
Emitting 13,229,220.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, West Glendive CDP ranks 58th worst out of 498 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 165th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 25,842.49 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Glendive CDP
West Glendive CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Glendive CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenwest Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 17.85 | 56.18 | 2,787.87 | 497,669.36 | |
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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Richey, MT Electricity Overview
Richey averages a residential electricity price of 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 14.30% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents and 10.54% below the US average of 16.07 cents. With a population of 206 residents, the city is the 242nd most populous city in Montana. Montana Dakota Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 1,458,896.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Richey ranks 239th worst out of 498 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 374th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 2,849.87 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richey
Richey residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richey, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCone Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 16.05 | 136.79 | 42,814.58 | 6,870,838.41 | |
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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Electricity Production in Dawson County, Montana
Power Plants in Dawson County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glendive GTMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Dawson County | MT | Natural Gas | 1,080 | 1,915,481.37 | 1,773.59 |
Dawson County, Montana Details
Coming in as the 2082nd worst ranked county in the United States, Dawson County emits 65,122,072.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 7,233.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 722nd worst for pollution per capita. Roughly 69.23% of Dawson County's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Dawson County is home to one power generation plant.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Dawson County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 3,214 |
| 2 | McCone Electric Cooperative | 612 |
| 3 | Lower Yellowstone Electric REA | 586 |
| 4 | Goldenwest Electric Coop | 216 |
| 5 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 95 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Dawson County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Dawson County, Montana by megawatt hours sold is Montana Dakota Utilities.
How many power plants are in Dawson County, Montana?
Dawson County, Montana has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Dawson County, Montana?
Dawson County, Montana has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.
