Golden Valley County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Golden Valley County, Montana Electricity Overview
Golden Valley County uses 101.87% more electricity than it generates.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Golden Valley County enjoy an average rate that is 2.43% below that at 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Golden Valley County is the 4th largest producer of solar power by megawatt hours produced in Montana.
With 820 citizens living within the county and 5,616 megawatt hours produced a year, Golden Valley County has a per capita production rate of 6.85 megawatt hours. This is the 11 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in Montana.
There was a 5.65% decline in CO2 emissions per capita within the last year in Golden Valley County.
Golden Valley County has the 17th highest electricity generation in the state out of 56 counties, producing 5,616 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
11,337 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,616 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,616 MWh
Production per Capita
6.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,871,638 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,502 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ryegate
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Rates and Production Categories
Ryegate Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.64¢ per kWh
- 2.67% higher than last month
- 0.25% lower than April last year
- 24.93% higher than the Montana average
- 7.55% lower than the US average
- 487th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,739th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 646 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 855 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.8¢ per kWh
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 8.64% higher than April last year
- 25.43% higher than the Montana average
- 1.98% lower than the US average
- 487th 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
- 19,262nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 259 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,121 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$107.97 per month
- 14.39% lower than last month
- 8.41% lower than April last year
- 9.77% higher than the Montana average
- 4.24% lower than the US average
- 447th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 14,970th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,029 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,877 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$121.57 per month
- 0.67% lower than last month
- 1.4% higher than April last year
- 13.4% higher than the Montana average
- 10.66% lower than the US average
- 462nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 10,636th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 399 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,087 since April last year
Ryegate, MT Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Ryegate home spend, on average, 15.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 25.43% more than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents, resulting in the city ranking 487th out of 498 cities in Montana for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. Ryegate has the 207th highest population in Montana, with 281 residents .
Ryegate is the 205th highest ranked city in Montana out of 498 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 1,950,050.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 298th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 3,885.02 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ryegate
Ryegate residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ryegate, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.04 | 141.11 | 56,617.77 | 9,648,227.99 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Lavina, MT Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Lavina home spend, on average, 15.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 25.43% more than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents, resulting in the city ranking 487th out of 498 cities in Montana for best average electricity rate. Lavina produces 141.79% more electricity than is needed by citizens in the city, which means the extra megawatt hours may be exported to neighboring cities or counties. Lavina is the 266th largest city in Montana, with a population of 168.
Lavina is the 455th highest ranked city in Montana out of 498 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the city ranks 455th highest in the state for emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 0 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Solar is the primary fuel type in Lavina, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Lavina has the 2nd highest number of electricity plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lavina
Lavina residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lavina, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.04 | 141.11 | 56,617.77 | 9,648,227.99 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 |
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Electricity Production in Golden Valley County, Montana
Power Plants in Golden Valley County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magpie Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lavina | MT | Solar | 5,616 |
Golden Valley County, Montana Details
Golden Valley County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 2,871,638.25 kilograms, which is the 2904th largest amount of any county in the US. Additionally, the county ranks 2325th worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Solar is the primary fuel in Golden Valley County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Golden Valley County has one power plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Golden Valley County, Montana?
Golden Valley County, Montana has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Golden Valley County, Montana?
By total customer count, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity company in Golden Valley County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Golden Valley County, Montana?
There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Golden Valley County, Montana.
What electricity companies offer service in Golden Valley County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 4,093 |
| 2 | Fergus Electric Cooperative | 440 |
