Flathead County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Flathead County, Montana Electricity Overview
Releasing 786,458,397.5 kilograms of CO2 gases, Flathead County has the 4th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the state.
Flathead County is 775th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 17,641 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
Residents of Flathead County are paying, on average, 26.22% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Flathead County ranks 4th out of 56 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population consuming over 1,500,000 megawatt hours.
There was a 4.02% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the past year in Flathead County.
The largest electricity supplier in Flathead County by total customers is Flathead Electric Cooperative.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,545,906 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
17,641 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
17,641 MWh
Production per Capita
0.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
786,458,398 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,033.63 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kalispell
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Rates and Production Categories
Kalispell Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.47¢ per kWh
- 2.68% higher than last month
- 0.82% lower than April last year
- 8.37% lower than the Montana average
- 32.19% lower than the US average
- 41st in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 24 since April last year
- 2,998th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 144 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,688 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.7¢ per kWh
- 0.07% lower than last month
- 5.48% higher than April last year
- 7.15% lower than the Montana average
- 27.44% lower than the US average
- 121st 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
- 3,649th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 166 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 565 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$105.11 per month
- 13.93% lower than last month
- 9.86% lower than April last year
- 6.86% higher than the Montana average
- 6.77% lower than the US average
- 369th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
- 12,886th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,396 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,437 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$109.19 per month
- 0.87% lower than last month
- 1.77% lower than April last year
- 1.85% higher than the Montana average
- 19.76% lower than the US average
- 215th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 85 since April last year
- 5,852nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 258 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 395 since April last year
Kalispell, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Kalispell's residential electricity rate is 11.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.15% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.44% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Flathead Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Kalispell averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 61st highest in the state out of 498 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 168,356,636.32 kilograms, which is the 7th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kalispell
Kalispell residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kalispell, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.49 | 114.56 | 904,072 | 85,802,000 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Evergreen CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Evergreen CDP's residential electricity rate is 12.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.26% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 25.18% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Flathead Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Evergreen CDP averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 61st highest in the state out of 498 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 55,434,163.68 kilograms, which is the 15th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Evergreen CDP
Evergreen CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Evergreen CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.49 | 114.56 | 904,072 | 85,802,000 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Whitefish, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Whitefish's residential electricity rate is 9.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.32% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 40.07% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Flathead Electric Cooperative is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Whitefish averages 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 298th highest in the state out of 498 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 54,011,529.29 kilograms, which is the 16th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in the state. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whitefish
Whitefish residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whitefish, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.49 | 114.56 | 904,072 | 85,802,000 |
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Electricity Production in Flathead County, Montana
Power Plants in Flathead County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stoltze CoGen1F H Stoltze Land & Lumber Co (100.00%) | Flathead County | MT | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 17,641 | 19,359,757.2 | 1,097.43 |
Flathead County, Montana Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Flathead County averages 7,033.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 786,458,397.5 kilograms, the county ranks 434th highest in the country for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has one power producing plant. Flathead County's fuel of choice is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Flathead County:
- Columbia Falls, Montana:
- Flathead Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Kalispell, Montana:
- Flathead Electric Cooperative: 57.58%
- NorthWestern Energy: 42.42%
- Whitefish, Montana:
- Flathead Electric Cooperative: 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 Flathead County, Montana?
Flathead County, Montana has 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Flathead County, Montana?
The largest electricity company in Flathead County, Montana by total revenue is Flathead Electric Cooperative.
What electricity companies offer service in Flathead County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flathead Electric Cooperative | 41,752 |
| 2 | NorthWestern Energy | 12,044 |
| 3 | Lincoln Electric Cooperative | 2,184 |
| 4 | Glacier Electric Coop | 217 |
How many power plants are within Flathead County, Montana?
Flathead County, Montana is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
