Toole County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Toole County, Montana Electricity Overview
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 966,043 megawatt hours, of Toole County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 7th in the state for total megawatt hours from renewable sources.
Toole County generates 1292.97% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.
As the 8th highest producer of electricity in Montana out of 56 counties, Toole County produces 966,043 megawatt hours of electricity.
The largest provider in Toole County by total customers is NorthWestern Energy.
Toole County is the 42nd worst polluting county in the state based on pollution per person.
Toole County is ranked as the 2909th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the country with over 0 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
69,351 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
966,043 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
966,043 MWh
Production per Capita
192.71 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Shelby
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Rates and Production Categories
Shelby Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
12.59¢ per kWh
- 1.67% higher than last month
- 1.35% lower than March last year
- 4.04% lower than the Montana average
- 26.01% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since March last year
- 5,900th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,115 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,433 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.08¢ per kWh
- 0.11% lower than last month
- 10.44% higher than March last year
- 3.36% lower than the Montana average
- 21.22% lower than the US average
- 212th 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
- 7,916th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 218 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,454 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$106.4 per month
- 14% lower than last month
- 17.2% lower than March last year
- 9.87% lower than the Montana average
- 11.57% lower than the US average
- 84th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since March last year
- 9,868th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,126 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,220 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$103.7 per month
- 1.75% lower than last month
- 3.48% higher than March last year
- 8.19% lower than the Montana average
- 23.22% lower than the US average
- 84th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since March last year
- 4,449th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 191 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,899 since March last year
Shelby, MT Electricity Overview
Shelby's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents. This ranks the city 212th out of 498 cities in the state for best average electricity price. NorthWestern Energy sells an estimated 332.86 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $103.7 per month, while the Montana average is $108.72.
Shelby emits 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 16th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 22,230,473.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby
Shelby residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marias River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 104.55 | 24,208.26 | 2,804,527.26 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Sunburst, MT Electricity Overview
Sunburst's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents. This ranks the city 212th out of 498 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Sunburst has the 177th highest population in the state, with 369 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $108.72, while the Sunburst average is 4.61% lower at $103.7 per month. This is the 84th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.
Sunburst emits 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 165th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,613,266.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 174th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunburst
Sunburst residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sunburst, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marias River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 104.55 | 24,208.26 | 2,804,527.26 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Hillside Colony CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Hillside Colony CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% more than Montana's average rate of 12.58 cents. This ranks the city 212th out of 498 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Hillside Colony CDP has the 220th highest population in the state, with 241 citizens residing within its borders. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $108.72, while the Hillside Colony CDP average is 4.61% lower at $103.7 per month. This is the 84th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.
Hillside Colony CDP emits 7,082.02 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 16th highest polluting city out of 498 cities in Montana based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 1,706,767.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 217th highest for total pollution in Montana. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillside Colony CDP
Hillside Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillside Colony CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marias River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.59 | 104.55 | 24,208.26 | 2,804,527.26 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.45 | 102.99 | 2,767,550.14 | 399,946,739 |
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Electricity Production in Toole County, Montana
Power Plants in Toole County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NaturEner Rim Rock EnergyNaturEner Rim Rock Energy LLC (100.00%) | Toole County | MT | Wind | 544,400 | ||||
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 2 LLC (100.00%) | Toole County | MT | Wind | 226,457 | ||||
NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1NaturEner Glacier Wind Energy 1 LLC (100.00%) | Toole County | MT | Wind | 195,186 |
Toole County, Montana Details
Toole County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 42nd worst polluting county out of 56 counties in the state and 2953rd out of 3230 counties nationally. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the county the 2953rd highest for total pollution in the country. Power generating facilities in the county primarily use Wind, which makes up 966,043 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Toole County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 848th most power plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Toole County:
- Kevin, Montana:
- Marias River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Shelby, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Marias River Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Sunburst, Montana:
- Marias River 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 companies offer service in Toole County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 7,057 |
| 2 | Marias River Electric Cooperative | 2,729 |
| 3 | Glacier Electric Coop | 63 |
How many power plants are located within Toole County, Montana?
There are 3 power plants located in Toole County, Montana
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Toole County, Montana?
By total megawatt hours sold, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Toole County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Toole County, Montana?
There are 3 electricity providers operating in Toole County, Montana.
