Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Big Horn County, Montana Electricity Overview
Big Horn County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 11.38% lower than the US average price, at 14.29 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Big Horn County ranks 376th out of 3230 counties in the nation in solar power generation, with 5,813 megawatt hours generated from solar.
Big Horn County is the 14th most populous county in Montana.
Big Horn County produces 0.44 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 296th out of 3230 counties in the country for this category.
Big Horn County has the 16th largest electricity production of all 56 counties in the state, generating 5,813 megawatt hours.
Citizens of Big Horn County consume enough electricity to release 6,718.6 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 792nd highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
182,472 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,813 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,813 MWh
Production per Capita
0.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
88,672,115 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,718.6 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hardin
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Hardin Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.32¢ per kWh
- 2.69% higher than last month
- 0.44% lower than April last year
- 14.42% higher than the Montana average
- 15.32% lower than the US average
- 299th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 62 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 12,035th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,198 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,122 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.47¢ per kWh
- 0.04% lower than last month
- 8.74% higher than April last year
- 14.86% higher than the Montana average
- 10.24% lower than the US average
- 369th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 15,210th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 137 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,515 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$104.98 per month
- 14.4% lower than last month
- 8.43% lower than April last year
- 6.73% higher than the Montana average
- 6.89% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 12,850th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,542 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,977 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$118.29 per month
- 0.68% lower than last month
- 1.42% higher than April last year
- 10.33% higher than the Montana average
- 13.07% lower than the US average
- 400th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 9,417th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 496 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 815 since April last year
Hardin, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Hardin are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 10 total residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city. Production using renewable resources comes to 1.55 megawatt hours produced per person, which results in a ranking of 3rd out of 498 cities in the state.
For every citizen in the city there are 6,162.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 454th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 23,133,776.98 kilograms. The city has one power generation plant. Hardin has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hardin
Hardin residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hardin, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.39 | 134.54 | 30,896.5 | 4,446,904.35 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Crow Agency CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Crow Agency CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.12 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
For every citizen in the city there are 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 61st worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 13,830,782.2 kilograms. The residents of Crow Agency CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crow Agency CDP
Crow Agency CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Crow Agency CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.39 | 134.54 | 30,896.5 | 4,446,904.35 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Muddy CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Muddy CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 15.23 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the Montana average rate of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the United States average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 1,512.19 megawatt hours, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. With a population of 709 residents, the city is the 123rd largest city by population in Montana.
For every citizen in the city there are 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 298th worst in the state out of 498 cities for pollution per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 4,920,233.11 kilograms. The residents of Muddy CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities within the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Muddy CDP
Muddy CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Muddy CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.39 | 134.54 | 30,896.5 | 4,446,904.35 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Tongue River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.96 | 158.72 | 46,721.8 | 7,457,700.06 |
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Electricity Production in Big Horn County, Montana
Power Plants in Big Horn County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Mills Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Hardin | MT | Solar | 5,813 |
Big Horn County, Montana Details
For every citizen in the county there are 6,718.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount of 88,672,114.72 kilograms. The county has one power plant. Big Horn County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Solar. They generate 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Big Horn County:
- Hardin, Montana:
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Lodge Grass, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Big Horn County Electric Cooperative: 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 provider in Big Horn County, Montana?
By total revenue, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity company in Big Horn County, Montana.
How many power plants are located within Big Horn County, Montana?
Big Horn County, Montana is home to one power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Big Horn County, Montana?
Big Horn County, Montana has 6 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Big Horn County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 17,171 |
| 2 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 3,636 |
| 3 | Big Horn County Electric Cooperative | 3,248 |
| 4 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 166 |
| 5 | Powder River Energy Corporation | 117 |
| 6 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 95 |
