Sanders County, MT: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Sanders County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Sanders County, Montana Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Sanders County is NorthWestern Energy.

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

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

At an average residential price of 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Sanders County benefit from a 18.56% discount from the national average rate.

Residents of Sanders 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.

Sanders County ranks 15th out of 56 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming over 100,000 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    170,028 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.83 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    85,344,184 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,939.68 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thompson Falls

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Thompson Falls Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.34¢ per kWh

  • 2.94% higher than last month
  • 2.66% lower than April last year
  • 14.61% higher than the Montana average
  • 15.19% lower than the US average
  • 387th in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 33 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since April last year
  • 12,258th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,431 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,521 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.46¢ per kWh

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 10.03% higher than April last year
  • 14.79% higher than the Montana average
  • 10.29% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
  • 15,188th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,009 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$87.49 per month

  • 14.62% lower than last month
  • 10.08% lower than April last year
  • 11.05% lower than the Montana average
  • 22.4% lower than the US average
  • 73rd in the state out of 497 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since April last year
  • 5,538th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,808 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,638 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$102.11 per month

  • 0.79% lower than last month
  • 2.42% higher than April last year
  • 4.76% lower than the Montana average
  • 24.96% lower than the US average
  • 73rd 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
  • 3,766th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 112 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,224 since April last year

Thompson Falls, MT Electricity Overview

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Thompson Falls' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 10.29% less than the average national rate of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $102.11 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

Releasing 10,763,443.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Thompson Falls ranks 72nd 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 Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
362nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Thompson Falls
73rd$102.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Thompson Falls Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Thompson Falls, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

Plains, MT Electricity Overview

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Plains' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 10.29% less than the average national rate of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $102.11 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

Releasing 8,022,270.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Plains ranks 82nd 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 Plains

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.113/kWh$147.74/mo.$60.23/mo.
362nd14.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Plains
73rd$102.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Plains Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.42102.162,754,740.72397,277,367

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Hot Springs, MT Electricity Overview

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Hot Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 8.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 49.92% less than the average national electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mission Valley Power. Hot Springs is home to 618 citizens, which is the 133rd largest population for a city in the state.

Releasing 4,288,722.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Hot Springs ranks 132nd 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 Hot Springs

Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs
237th$111.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hot Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, Montana

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

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Sanders County, Montana Details

Sanders County, Montana Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Sanders County offering electricity. Of those 5, 4 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

Sanders County has 4 providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 7.45%. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Sanders County ranks 2754th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy9,947
2Mission Valley Power7,564
3Flathead Electric Cooperative2,290
4Northern Lights1,911
5Missoula Electric Coop133

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

The largest electricity supplier in Sanders County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-10