Custer County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Custer County, Montana Electricity Overview
When calculating by customer count, NorthWestern Energy is the largest provider in Custer County.
Of all US counties, Custer County ranks 256th in megawatt hours produced from wind energy.
Custer County ranks 17th out of 56 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 165,465.92 megawatt hours.
Custer County consumes only 56.77% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 43.23%.
With total production of 291,444 megawatt hours, Custer County is the 835th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States.
Custer County is the 2929th worst polluting county in the country when considering pollution per person. The county emits 0 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
165,466 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
291,444 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
291,444 MWh
Production per Capita
24.35 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Miles City
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Rates and Production Categories
Miles City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.16¢ per kWh
- 1.71% lower than last month
- 4.07% higher than April last year
- 13.14% higher than the Montana average
- 16.27% lower than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 130 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since April last year
- 10,822nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,472 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,551 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.42¢ per kWh
- 0.32% higher than last month
- 9.99% higher than April last year
- 14.46% higher than the Montana average
- 10.55% lower than the US average
- 286th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
- 14,901st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 427 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,902 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$103.82 per month
- 17.97% lower than last month
- 5.9% lower than April last year
- 5.55% higher than the Montana average
- 7.92% lower than the US average
- 357th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 67 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 94 since April last year
- 12,491st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,829 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,061 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$120.42 per month
- 0.45% lower than last month
- 2.65% higher than April last year
- 12.32% higher than the Montana average
- 11.51% lower than the US average
- 412th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 10,220th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 86 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,545 since April last year
Miles City, MT Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.42 cents per kilowatt hour for Miles City. This is 14.46% higher than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents. Citizens of Miles City use 93.31% less electricity than is generated in the city. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 10 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the city.
Miles City is the 455th highest ranked city in the state out of 498 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 455th worst in Montana for emissions per capita from electricity use. Wind makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Miles City. Miles City has 3 electricity generation plants in the city. This is the most power plants within a single city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Miles City
Miles City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Miles City, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Dakota Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.81 | 97.96 | 180,065 | 23,058,000 | |
| 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 Custer County, Montana
Power Plants in Custer County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clearwater Wind EastClearwater Wind East, LLC (100.00%) | Miles City | MT | Wind | 291,444 |
Custer County, Montana Details
Custer County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 0 kilograms, which is 49th highest amount in Montana out of 56 counties. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2929th highest for emissions per capita. The county is home to one electricity plant. Custer County's primary fuel source used for electricity generation is Wind. The county generates 291,444 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Custer County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Custer County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.
How many power plants are located in Custer County, Montana?
There is one electricity plant in Custer County, Montana
How many electric companies offer service in Custer County, Montana?
Custer County, Montana has 6 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Custer County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 3,777 |
| 2 | Montana Dakota Utilities | 3,220 |
| 3 | Tongue River Electric Cooperative | 1,581 |
| 4 | McCone Electric Cooperative | 179 |
| 5 | Southeast Electric Cooperative | 90 |
| 6 | Mid-Yellowstone Electric | 37 |
