Lincoln County, MT: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Lincoln County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, Montana Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Lincoln County is Flathead Electric Cooperative.

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

Lincoln County saw a 3.80% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months.

At an average residential price of 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Lincoln County benefit from a 27.90% discount from the national average rate.

Residents of Lincoln County use enough electricity to release 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 5th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in Montana.

Lincoln County ranks 10th out of 56 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming over 200,000 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    272,007 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    136,531,264 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,939.68 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Libby

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Libby Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

11.87¢ per kWh

  • 2.49% higher than last month
  • 1.07% higher than April last year
  • 5.2% lower than the Montana average
  • 29.84% lower than the US average
  • 138th 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
  • 3,717th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 134 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,374 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 5.35% higher than April last year
  • 4% lower than the Montana average
  • 24.98% lower than the US average
  • 139th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
  • 4,795th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,292 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$111.43 per month

  • 13.96% lower than last month
  • 8.69% lower than April last year
  • 13.28% higher than the Montana average
  • 1.17% lower than the US average
  • 457th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
  • 18,189th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,031 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,059 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$116.22 per month

  • 0.75% lower than last month
  • 1.43% lower than April last year
  • 8.41% higher than the Montana average
  • 14.59% lower than the US average
  • 383rd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since April last year
  • 8,074th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 792 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 827 since April last year

Libby, MT Electricity Overview

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Libby's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 24.98% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Flathead Electric Cooperative.

Releasing 19,049,421.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Libby ranks 41st highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 61st worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Libby

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.104/kWh$181.47/mo.$81.37/mo.
139th12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Libby
383rd$116.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Libby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Libby, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Flathead Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.49114.56904,07285,802,000
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367
Northern LightsBUNDLED13.86121.5943,2906,000,805.12

Eureka, MT Electricity Overview

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Eureka's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 29.87% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Lincoln Electric Cooperative. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $144.54 per month.

Releasing 10,041,716.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Eureka ranks 73rd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 298th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eureka

Eureka residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.118/kWh$0.089/kWh$198.96/mo.$101.04/mo.
58th11.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Eureka
493rd$144.54Average residential monthly electricity bill for Eureka Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Eureka, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lincoln Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.24144.6278,478.028,820,141.91

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Troy, MT Electricity Overview

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Troy's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 28.75% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is City of Troy Utilities. Troy is home to 925 citizens, which is the 99th largest population for a city in the state.

Releasing 6,419,203.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Troy ranks 98th highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 298th worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troy

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.092/kWh$198.08/mo.$73.18/mo.
59th11.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Troy
212th$108.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Troy Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Troy, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Troy UtilitiesBUNDLED8.9695.329,320.64835,538.79
Northern LightsBUNDLED13.86121.5943,2906,000,805.12

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Lincoln County, Montana Details

Lincoln County, Montana Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Lincoln County offering electricity. Of those 5, 3 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Montana has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Lincoln County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 6.51% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Lincoln County a rank of 17th best in the state out of 56.

Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:

  • Eureka, Montana:
    • Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Libby, Montana:
    • Northern Lights: 44.51%
    • NorthWestern Energy: 10.98%
    • Flathead Electric Cooperative: 44.51%
  • Rexford, Montana:
    • Lincoln Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Troy, Montana:
    • Northern Lights: 50.13%
    • City of Troy Utilities: 49.87%

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

FAQ

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

There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Lincoln County, Montana.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Flathead Electric Cooperative25,279
2Lincoln Electric Cooperative3,615
3Northern Lights2,530
4NorthWestern Energy1,896
5City of Troy Utilities939

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lincoln County, Montana?

The largest electricity supplier in Lincoln County, Montana by total customer count is Flathead Electric Cooperative.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-29