Lake County, MT: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lake County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Can You Save With Wind?

You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?

Lake County, Montana Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electric rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Lake County's average price is 27.04% lower than at 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour.

Citizens of Lake County consume enough electricity to emit 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the Montana average of 6,939.68.

Lake County is the 1452nd largest county in the United States, with 31,030 citizens residing within its borders.

Lake County is the 9th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 56 counties in the state, emitting 215,338,269.79 kilograms of CO2 gases.

During the course of the preceding 12 months, Lake County experienced a 3.80% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

No electricity production takes place in Lake County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    429,011 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    215,338,270 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,939.68 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Polson

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Lake County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

Rates and Production Categories


Polson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

8.86¢ per kWh

  • 3.05% lower than last month
  • 11.19% higher than April last year
  • 29.22% lower than the Montana average
  • 47.62% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 303rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 146 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

8.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.93% higher than last month
  • 11.6% higher than April last year
  • 35.92% lower than the Montana average
  • 49.92% lower than the US average
  • 3rd 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
  • 103rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$127.65 per month

  • 22.31% lower than last month
  • 7.65% lower than April last year
  • 29.78% higher than the Montana average
  • 13.22% higher than the US average
  • 484th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 25,564th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,939 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,570 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$111.52 per month

  • 0.78% lower than last month
  • 0.87% higher than April last year
  • 4.03% higher than the Montana average
  • 18.04% lower than the US average
  • 237th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
  • 6,292nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 570 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 256 since April last year

Polson, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Polson's residential electricity rate is 8.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 35.92% lower than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 49.92% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power.

Polson has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 4th worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 35,815,688.38 kilograms, which is the 23rd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Polson

Polson residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.094/kWh$0.062/kWh$214.58/mo.$47.13/mo.
3rd8.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Polson
237th$111.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Polson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Polson, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.37111.62257,074.0721,521,280

Pablo CDP, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Pablo CDP's residential electricity rate is 11.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.56% lower than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 30.11% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Mission Valley Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Montana average monthly residential power bill is $108.07, while the Pablo CDP average is 1.16% less at $106.82 per month. This is the 162nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Pablo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 61st worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 14,136,128.12 kilograms, which is the 50th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pablo CDP

Pablo CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.091/kWh$168.09/mo.$54.94/mo.
50th11.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pablo CDP
162nd$106.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pablo CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pablo CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.37111.62257,074.0721,521,280
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

Zips with electric coverage in Pablo CDP, Montana include: 59860, 59864, 59855

You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?

Ronan, MT Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Ronan's residential electricity rate is 11.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.56% lower than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 30.11% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Mission Valley Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The Montana average monthly residential power bill is $108.07, while the Ronan average is 1.16% less at $106.82 per month. This is the 162nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in Montana.

Ronan has zero electricity generation plants. Around 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 61st worst polluter in the state out of 498 cities. Total emissions in the city are 12,387,328.76 kilograms, which is the 60th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ronan

Ronan residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.091/kWh$168.09/mo.$54.94/mo.
50th11.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ronan
162nd$106.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ronan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ronan, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mission Valley PowerBUNDLED8.37111.62257,074.0721,521,280
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

You’ve heard of solar, but did you know that you can power your home and business with wind?

Lake County, Montana Details

Lake County, Montana Net Metering

Of the 4 electric suppliers in Lake County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 7.45%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Montana average is 3.19%, resulting in a rank of 2754th best in the United States and a state rank of 47th best out of 3230 and 56 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Lake County:

  • Polson, Montana:
    • Mission Valley Power: 100.00%
  • Ronan, Montana:
    • Mission Valley Power: 50.00%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
  • St. Ignatius, Montana:
    • Mission Valley Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Lake County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mission Valley Power12,349
2NorthWestern Energy5,877
3Flathead Electric Cooperative1,265
4Missoula Electric Coop727

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

The largest electricity provider in Lake County, Montana by total customer count is Mission Valley Power.

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

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Lake County, Montana.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-29