Yellowstone County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Yellowstone County, Montana Electricity Overview
Yellowstone County produces 3.73 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 882nd highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for production per capita.
Yellowstone County generates 73.10% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 2.73 megawatt hours per resident and places Yellowstone County as the 481st highest county in the nation out of 3230 counties for non-renewable generation per capita each year.
Yellowstone County is 8th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 170,492 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.
Yellowstone County is 174th in the US out of 3230 counties in solar power production, with 170,492 megawatt hours produced from solar.
Yellowstone County is ranked as the 376th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with 2,348,321.97 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.
Yellowstone County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 11.58% lower than the US average rate, at 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,348,322 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
633,875 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
170,492 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
463,383 MWh
Production per Capita
3.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,357,797,089 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,994 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Billings
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Rates and Production Categories
Billings Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.71¢ per kWh
- 2.17% higher than last month
- 1.68% higher than April last year
- 9.54% higher than the Montana average
- 18.94% lower than the US average
- 231st in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 8,397th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 597 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,914 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.69¢ per kWh
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 7.05% higher than April last year
- 8.63% higher than the Montana average
- 15.11% lower than the US average
- 231st in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 10,229th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 196 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,589 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$103.03 per month
- 8.52% lower than last month
- 6.57% lower than April last year
- 4.75% higher than the Montana average
- 8.62% lower than the US average
- 349th in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 172 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 87 since April last year
- 12,291st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,789 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,251 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$110.14 per month
- 0.54% lower than last month
- 0.88% lower than April last year
- 2.74% higher than the Montana average
- 19.06% lower than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 497 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 67 since April last year
- 6,053rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 262 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 192 since April last year
Billings, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Billings' residents purchase residential electricity for 13.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.63% more than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 15.11% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 336 residential customers, Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
The use of electricity in Billings accounts for 832,546,467.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 61st ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Billings
Billings residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Billings, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.84 | 118.24 | 230,224.12 | 29,572,162 |
Zips with electric coverage in Billings, Montana include: 59102, 59101, 59105, 59106
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Laurel, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Laurel's residents purchase residential electricity for 13.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.63% more than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 15.11% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 16 residential customers, Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
The use of electricity in Laurel accounts for 49,715,867.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 17th largest amount in the state out of 498 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 6,939.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 298th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurel
Laurel residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurel, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.84 | 118.24 | 230,224.12 | 29,572,162 |
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Lockwood CDP, MT Electricity Overview
On average, Lockwood CDP's residents purchase residential electricity for 13.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.63% more than the average Montana price of 12.60 cents and 15.11% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Producing 64.7 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city, Lockwood CDP ranks as the 3rd highest producing city in the state out of 498 cities. Electricity production facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 100.00% of the megawatt hours they produce. This is 2nd most out of the 498 cities in the state.
Releasing 106,255,819.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Lockwood CDP ranks 8th highest out of 498 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. This total equates to 14,836.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city worst in the state for emissions per capita. Petroleum Coke is the primary fuel type in Lockwood CDP, with 98.21% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Other Gas (1.74%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.04%). Lockwood CDP has the 2nd highest number of power generation plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lockwood CDP
Lockwood CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lockwood CDP, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 14.42 | 102.16 | 2,754,740.72 | 397,277,367 | |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.84 | 118.24 | 230,224.12 | 29,572,162 |
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Electricity Production in Yellowstone County, Montana
Power Plants in Yellowstone County, Montana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellowstone Energy LPYellowstone Energy LP (100.00%) | Lockwood CDP | MT | Petroleum Coke | 463,383 | 497,246,266.7 | 1,073.08 | ||
| Yellowstone County | MT | Solar | 170,492 |
Yellowstone County, Montana Details
As the highest ranked county out of 56 counties in Montana, Yellowstone County emits 1,357,797,088.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. This total results in 7,994 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the county 616th worst in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The primary fuel utilized in Yellowstone County is Petroleum Coke. The county produces 71.80% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Combined with Solar (26.90%) and Other Gas (1.27%), these three fuels account for 99.97% of the county electricity production. Yellowstone County is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 3rd highest number of power plants within a county in Montana.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Yellowstone County, Montana?
By total revenue, Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Yellowstone County, Montana.
How many electric companies offer service in Yellowstone County, Montana?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What electricity companies offer service in Yellowstone County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative | 16,818 |
| 2 | NorthWestern Energy | 9,150 |
| 3 | Fergus Electric Cooperative | 364 |
How many power plants are located in Yellowstone County, Montana?
Yellowstone County, Montana is home to 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
