Cascade County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cascade County, Montana Electricity Overview
In the last 12 months, Cascade County had a 3.75% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
Cascade County is ranked as the 656th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with 1,173,303.79 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
Cascade County is the 838th largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the US when considering megawatt hours generated using renewable fuels.
Releasing 586,521,192.01 kilograms of CO2 gases, Cascade County has the 5th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 56 counties in the state.
Cascade County is 14th in Montana out of 56 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.06 megawatt hours per person per year.
Cascade County ranks 6th in the state out of 56 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.06 megawatt hours produced per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,173,304 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,797 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,797 MWh
Production per Capita
0.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
586,521,192 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,911.31 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Great Falls
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Rates and Production Categories
Great Falls Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.29¢ per kWh
- 2.82% higher than last month
- 1.58% lower than April last year
- 14.15% higher than the Montana average
- 15.52% lower than the US average
- 292nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since April last year
- 11,522nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 892 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,874 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.42¢ per kWh
- 0.13% lower than last month
- 9.39% higher than April last year
- 14.46% higher than the Montana average
- 10.55% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 48 since April last year
- 14,903rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,581 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$94.73 per month
- 14.51% lower than last month
- 9.23% lower than April last year
- 3.7% lower than the Montana average
- 15.98% lower than the US average
- 127th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 40 since April last year
- 7,626th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,611 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,047 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$108.55 per month
- 0.73% lower than last month
- 1.9% higher than April last year
- 1.25% higher than the Montana average
- 20.23% lower than the US average
- 213th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 5,706th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 97 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 802 since April last year
Great Falls, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.42 cents per kilowatt hour for Great Falls, which is 14.46% more than the average Montana rate of 12.60 cents. Selling an estimated 1,291.18 megawatt hours each year, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Great Falls averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 419,024,816.9 kilograms, which is the 3rd highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Great Falls has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Great Falls
Great Falls residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Great Falls, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Sun River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 128.07 | 44,814.58 | 6,368,765.26 |
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Malmstrom AFB CDP, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.38 cents per kilowatt hour for Malmstrom AFB CDP, which is 14.13% more than the average Montana rate of 12.60 cents. Selling an estimated 279.39 megawatt hours each year, NorthWestern Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Malmstrom AFB CDP averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 28,438,808.56 kilograms, which is the 30th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Malmstrom AFB CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Malmstrom AFB CDP
Malmstrom AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Malmstrom AFB CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Sun River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 128.07 | 44,814.58 | 6,368,765.26 |
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Sun Prairie CDP, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour for Sun Prairie CDP, which is 14.79% more than the average Montana rate of 12.60 cents. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 19 total residential customers, more than any other electricity provider who operates in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $108.07, while the Sun Prairie CDP average is 5.51% below at $102.11 per month. This is the 73rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sun Prairie CDP averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. Total emissions in the city are 11,991,767.01 kilograms, which is the 65th highest total amount of pollution for a city in Montana. All of the electricity sold in Sun Prairie CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no power production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Prairie CDP
Sun Prairie CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sun Prairie CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Electricity Production in Cascade County, Montana
Power Plants in Cascade County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Eagle Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Cascade County | MT | Solar | 4,797 |
Cascade County, Montana Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Cascade County averages 6,911.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 788th worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 586,521,192.01 kilograms, the county ranks 5th highest in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. The county is home to one power generation plant. Cascade County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Cascade County:
- Belt, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 33.33%
- Sun River Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Fergus Electric Cooperative: 33.33%
- Cascade, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Great Falls, Montana:
- Sun River Electric Cooperative: 24.88%
- NorthWestern Energy: 75.12%
- Neihart, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Fergus Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cascade County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Cascade County, Montana by megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Cascade County, Montana?
There are 3 electricity companies operating in Cascade County, Montana.
How many power plants are within Cascade County, Montana?
There is one power plant in Cascade County, Montana
Which electricity companies offer service in Cascade County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 9,603 |
| 2 | Sun River Electric Cooperative | 1,405 |
| 3 | Fergus Electric Cooperative | 175 |
