Richland County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Richland County, Montana Electricity Overview
Richland County has a population of 11,375 citizens.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Richland County is $107.3, compared to the national average of $137.93. Richland County residents enjoy a 22.20% lower average expense each month compared to their fellow countrymen.
Richland County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 1.82 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 7th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
The largest electricity supplier in Richland County by megawatt hours sold is Lower Yellowstone Electric REA.
Emitting 80,272,627.33 kilograms of CO2 gases, Richland County has the 1922nd worst pollution level from electricity use of any county in the country.
The county is ranked as the 1711th highest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States for total electricity generation, producing 20,759 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
157,365 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,759 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20,759 MWh
Production per Capita
1.82 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
80,272,627 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,056.93 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sidney
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Rates and Production Categories
Sidney Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
11.52¢ per kWh
- 2.1% higher than last month
- 14.82% higher than March last year
- 12.18% lower than the Montana average
- 32.29% lower than the US average
- 102nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since March last year
- 3,688th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 290 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,801 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.13¢ per kWh
- 1.13% higher than last month
- 10.22% higher than March last year
- 17.77% lower than the Montana average
- 32.97% lower than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since March last year
- 2,295th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 188 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,472 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$113.34 per month
- 7.06% lower than last month
- 3.63% lower than March last year
- 3.99% lower than the Montana average
- 5.8% lower than the US average
- 182nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 99 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 169 since March last year
- 14,384th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,771 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 199 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$106.37 per month
- 0.33% lower than last month
- 4.28% higher than March last year
- 5.83% lower than the Montana average
- 21.24% lower than the US average
- 138th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since March last year
- 4,822nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 66 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,271 since March last year
Sidney, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.13 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Sidney, which ranks the city 30th out of 498 cities in Montana. With an estimated 7 residential customers, Lower Yellowstone Electric REA is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Sidney average is 22.88% less at $106.37 per month.
Emitting 44,191,829.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Sidney ranks 19th highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sidney
Sidney residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sidney, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Yellowstone Electric REA | BUNDLED | 9.58 | 114.95 | 44,224.47 | 4,237,156.41 | |
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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Fairview, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.13 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Fairview, which ranks the city 30th out of 498 cities in Montana. With an estimated 2 residential customers, Lower Yellowstone Electric REA is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Fairview average is 22.88% less at $106.37 per month.
Emitting 7,273,238.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Fairview ranks 93rd highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fairview
Fairview residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fairview, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Yellowstone Electric REA | BUNDLED | 9.58 | 114.95 | 44,224.47 | 4,237,156.41 | |
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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Savage CDP, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 11.13 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Savage CDP, which ranks the city 30th out of 498 cities in Montana. Lower Yellowstone Electric REA sells an estimated 67.3 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.7 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 129.6 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Emitting 2,308,739.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Savage CDP ranks 192nd highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savage CDP
Savage CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Savage CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Yellowstone Electric REA | BUNDLED | 9.58 | 114.95 | 44,224.47 | 4,237,156.41 | |
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.68 | 97.87 | 181,771 | 23,040,000 |
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Electricity Production in Richland County, Montana
Power Plants in Richland County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lewis & ClarkMontana Dakota Utilities (100.00%) | Richland County | MT | Natural Gas | 20,759 | 10,341,500.12 | 498.17 |
Richland County, Montana Details
Coming in as the 15th worst ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Richland County emits 80,272,627.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 758th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 7,056.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. There is one power plant in the county. Richland County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Richland County, Montana?
The largest electricity provider in Richland County, Montana by total customer count is Montana Dakota Utilities.
How many electric companies offer service in Richland County, Montana?
There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Richland County, Montana.
How many power plants are located in Richland County, Montana?
There is one electricity plant in Richland County, Montana
Which electricity companies offer service in Richland County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 3,893 |
| 2 | Lower Yellowstone Electric REA | 3,656 |
| 3 | McCone Electric Cooperative | 72 |
| 4 | Sheridan Electric Cooperative | 54 |
