Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lewis and Clark County, Montana Electricity Overview
With 11,410 megawatt hours produced by solar, Lewis and Clark County is 2nd out of 56 counties in the state for solar power electricity generation.
The average monthly residential electric expense in Lewis and Clark County is 0.28% lower than the state average and 21.92% lower than the national average.
Lewis and Clark County uses roughly 8946.35% of the electricity that it generates.
Lewis and Clark County is the 799th largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the US when it comes to megawatt hours generated using sustainable fuel sources.
Lewis and Clark County averages 0.15 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 13th highest in Montana.
Lewis and Clark County has a population of 73,832 citizens.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,020,779 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,410 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
11,410 MWh
Production per Capita
0.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
506,643,308 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,862.11 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Helena
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Rates and Production Categories
Helena Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.56¢ per kWh
- 2.75% higher than last month
- 0.98% lower than April last year
- 7.59% lower than the Montana average
- 31.62% lower than the US average
- 99th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 3,147th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,853 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.68¢ per kWh
- 0.08% lower than last month
- 9.05% higher than April last year
- 7.29% lower than the Montana average
- 27.55% lower than the US average
- 117th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 3,605th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 120 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,788 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$99.46 per month
- 14.41% lower than last month
- 8.52% lower than April last year
- 1.12% higher than the Montana average
- 11.78% lower than the US average
- 242nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 11,092nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,413 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,645 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.23 per month
- 0.68% lower than last month
- 1.46% higher than April last year
- 4.69% higher than the Montana average
- 17.52% lower than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 6,574th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 635 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 477 since April last year
Helena, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Coming in as the 6th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena emits 222,486,140.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 61st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena
Helena residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
Zips with electric coverage in Helena, Montana include: 59601, 59602, 59635
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Helena Valley Southeast CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena Valley Southeast CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Coming in as the 12th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley Southeast CDP emits 64,650,058.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 61st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Helena Valley Southeast CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley Southeast CDP
Helena Valley Southeast CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
Zips with electric coverage in Helena Valley Southeast CDP, Montana include: 59601, 59602, 59635
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Helena Valley West Central CDP, MT Electricity Overview
Residents of Helena Valley West Central CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% less than Montana's average price of 12.60 cents and 27.55% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. NorthWestern Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Generation from renewable resources totals 0.65 megawatt hours produced per resident.
Coming in as the 13th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in the state, Helena Valley West Central CDP emits 56,555,519.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 6,614.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 453rd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Helena Valley West Central CDP has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Helena Valley West Central CDP
Helena Valley West Central CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Helena Valley West Central CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
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Electricity Production in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Power Plants in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Great Divide Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Lewis and Clark County | MT | Solar | 5,874 | ||||
Green Meadow Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Helena Valley West Central CDP | MT | Solar | 5,536 |
Lewis and Clark County, Montana Details
Lewis and Clark County is the 6th worst ranked county in the state out of 56 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 506,643,308.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This total results in 6,862.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 789th highest in the United States for pollution per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Lewis and Clark County. Lewis and Clark County has the 3rd most electricity producing plants of any county in the state, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Lewis and Clark County:
- East Helena, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 100.00%
- Helena, Montana:
- NorthWestern Energy: 50.00%
- Vigilante Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
By total customer count, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity company in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
There are 2 electricity companies serving customers in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
How many power plants are located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
What electricity companies offer service in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 12,345 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 803 |
