Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Silver Bow County, Montana Electricity Overview
Averaging generation of 3.49 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Silver Bow County is 891st out of 3230 counties in the United States in production per capita.
The largest electricity provider in Silver Bow County by number of customers is NorthWestern Energy.
Silver Bow County has had a decrease of 34.50% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation during the past 12 months.
Natural gas accounts for 100.00% of the electricity production in Silver Bow County, giving it a rank of 2nd in Montana out of 56 counties for natural gas generation.
As the 465th highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Silver Bow County generates 3.49 megawatt hours per person a year.
With a population of 35,017 residents, Silver Bow County is the 1341st largest county in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
484,134 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
122,350 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
122,350 MWh
Production per Capita
3.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
242,560,367 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,926.93 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Butte-Silver Bow
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Rates and Production Categories
Butte-Silver Bow 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
- 100th 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
- 3,148th 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
- 118th 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
- 3,606th 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
- 186th 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
- 11,036th 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
$112.23 per month
- 0.68% lower than last month
- 1.46% higher than April last year
- 4.69% higher than the Montana average
- 17.52% lower than the US average
- 246th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 6,518th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 635 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 477 since April last year
Butte-Silver Bow, MT Electricity Overview
Residents who call Butte-Silver Bow home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% below the average Montana rate of 12.60 cents. The city has had a 34.50% decline in non-renewable fuel usage in their electricity production plants. There is 288.36% more electricity consumed in Butte-Silver Bow than is generated, forcing them to purchase electricity from neighboring municipalities.
Coming in at as the 5th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Butte-Silver Bow releases 238,056,515.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 6,926.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Butte-Silver Bow's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Butte-Silver Bow has one power producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Butte-Silver Bow
Butte-Silver Bow residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Vigilante Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.85 | 122.43 | 162,425.73 | 14,367,412.36 |
Zips with electric coverage in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana include: 59701, 59711, 59759, 59750, 59727, 59748, 59743, 59703
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Walkerville, MT Electricity Overview
Residents who call Walkerville home pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% below the average Montana rate of 12.60 cents. With an estimated 8 residential customers, NorthWestern Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city. Walkerville is home to 649 residents, which is the 130th largest population for a city in the state.
Coming in at as the 129th worst ranked city out of 498 cities in Montana, Walkerville releases 4,503,852.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 61st ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walkerville
Walkerville residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Walkerville, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Silver Bow County, Montana
Power Plants in Silver Bow County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basin Creek PlantBasin Creek Power Services LLC (5.11%)Milepost Power, Inc. (94.89%) | Butte-Silver Bow | MT | Natural Gas | 122,350 | 60,966,046.12 | 498.29 |
Silver Bow County, Montana Details
Silver Bow County is the 1064th highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 242,560,367.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 6,926.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Silver Bow County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Silver Bow County is home to one power producing plant.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Silver Bow County, Montana?
The largest electricity provider in Silver Bow County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Silver Bow County, Montana?
Silver Bow County, Montana is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Silver Bow County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 2,481 |
| 2 | Vigilante Electric Cooperative | 421 |
How many power plants are in Silver Bow County, Montana?
There is one active electricity plant located in Silver Bow County, Montana
