Chouteau County, MT: 4 Electric Providers

Chouteau County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Chouteau County, Montana Electricity Overview

Chouteau County's average residential electricity rate is 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.02% below the national average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

No electricity generation takes place in Chouteau County.

The largest electricity supplier in Chouteau County by number of customers is NorthWestern Energy.

Chouteau County residents are responsible for 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making it the 773rd highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Chouteau County had a 3.80% drop during the course of the last 12 months.

Releasing 40,916,353.16 kilograms of CO2 gases, Chouteau County has the 2420th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the US and 30th highest in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    81,516 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    40,916,353 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,939.68 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fort Benton

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Fort Benton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.34¢ per kWh

  • 2.94% higher than last month
  • 2.66% lower than April last year
  • 14.61% higher than the Montana average
  • 15.19% lower than the US average
  • 387th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 33 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since April last year
  • 12,258th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,431 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,521 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.46¢ per kWh

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 10.03% higher than April last year
  • 14.79% higher than the Montana average
  • 10.29% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
  • 15,188th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,009 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$87.49 per month

  • 14.62% lower than last month
  • 10.08% lower than April last year
  • 11.05% lower than the Montana average
  • 22.4% lower than the US average
  • 73rd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since April last year
  • 5,538th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,808 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,638 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$102.11 per month

  • 0.79% lower than last month
  • 2.42% higher than April last year
  • 4.76% lower than the Montana average
  • 24.96% lower than the US average
  • 73rd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 3,766th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 112 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,224 since April last year

Fort Benton, MT Electricity Overview

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Fort Benton's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 14.79% above the state's average rate of 12.60 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $102.11. This is 26.02% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02.

Fort Benton has zero electricity plants. About 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 61st worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. At 6,939.68 kilograms per person and 1,396 residents in the city, the city emits 9,687,793.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fort Benton

Fort Benton residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
362nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fort Benton
73rd$102.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fort Benton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fort Benton, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

Rocky Boy West CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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Rocky Boy West CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 22.02% above the state's average rate of 12.60 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Rocky Boy West CDP has the 98th largest population in the state, with 952 citizens .

Rocky Boy West CDP has zero electricity plants. About 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 298th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. At 6,939.68 kilograms per person and 952 residents in the city, the city emits 6,606,575.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rocky Boy West CDP

Rocky Boy West CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.123/kWh$160.50/mo.$76.78/mo.
438th15.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rocky Boy West CDP
338th$113.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rocky Boy West CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rocky Boy West CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Hill County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.19125.9530,441.914,927,423.11
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

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Big Sandy, MT Electricity Overview

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Big Sandy's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.37 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 22.02% above the state's average rate of 12.60 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Big Sandy has the 124th largest population in the state, with 708 citizens .

Big Sandy has zero electricity plants. About 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 61st worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. At 6,939.68 kilograms per person and 708 residents in the city, the city emits 4,913,293.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Sandy

Big Sandy residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.123/kWh$160.50/mo.$76.78/mo.
438th15.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Big Sandy
338th$113.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Big Sandy Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Big Sandy, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Hill County Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.19125.9530,441.914,927,423.11
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

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Chouteau County, Montana Details

Chouteau County, Montana Net Metering

Approximately 75.00% of the electric suppliers in Chouteau County offer net metering to their consumers. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Montana has decent laws for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Chouteau County who report energy loss data had an average of 5.17% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Chouteau County having a rank of 1966th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Chouteau County:

  • Big Sandy, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
    • Hill County Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Fort Benton, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
  • Geraldine, Montana:
    • NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Chouteau County, Montana?

Chouteau County, Montana has 4 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Chouteau County, Montana?

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Chouteau County, Montana?

The largest electricity company in Chouteau County, Montana by megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-26