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Montana Electricity Information

Montana’s electricity generation comes from a mix of coal, hydroelectric power, wind, and natural gas. While coal has historically been the dominant source, hydropower provides a significant share of the state’s electricity, and wind energy is growing. Thanks to its abundant natural resources, Montana’s electricity prices are below the national average. Emissions have been gradually declining as the state shifts toward more renewable energy, though coal still plays a major role in power production. With its vast renewable energy potential, Montana is well-positioned to continue its transition toward cleaner energy sources.

Electricity Production

Primary Source

Coal

Total Generation: 26,895,758 MWh
Ranks 40th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 14.85¢ /kWh
Ranks 24th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $117.51
Ranks 12th Cheapest in the U.S.

Electricity Production By Source

Emissions From Electricity Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank

34th Highest

13,774 TMT

Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank

29th Highest

9,308 tn

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank

36th Highest

13,036 tn

Renewable Electricity Generation

Renewable Production Rank

19th Highest

13,589,506 MWh
50.53% of Total Production

Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023

Energy Usage in Montana

Energy Usage Per Capita Rank

37th Lowest

Average Per Person: 352 million BTU

Electricity consumption in Montana is relatively low due to its small population, but energy use is shaped by the state’s Mountain West climate. Winters are long and cold, driving up heating demand, while summers are generally mild, keeping air conditioning use lower than in many other states. The industrial sector, including mining and agriculture, also contributes to electricity demand.

Municipal Utilities in Montana

While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Montana offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Montana, 1 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.

Largest Electric Companies in Montana

The rest of Montana receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:

Montana Natural Gas Information

Montana uses natural gas very differently from many states. About half of households heat primarily with gas, yet total statewide consumption sits among the ten lowest because populations are small and hydropower covers a lot of electricity needs. Winters are long and cold, which lifts residential demand, and hot spells push gas-fired plants to support the grid. By end use, the residential sector is about one quarter of deliveries and electric power is roughly one eighth, with industry and commercial use making up the rest. Montana also punches above its weight on storage, holding the largest single underground storage site in the U.S. at the Baker field and the most storage capacity in the Rocky Mountain region, which helps smooth out those seasonal swings.

Customer choice exists in part of the state. NorthWestern Energy offers a customer-choice program in western Montana that lets eligible customers take supply from a third-party while the utility delivers through its pipelines, while MDU customers in eastern Montana generally do not have that option. Transport and tariff provisions outline how larger users can arrange supply. The net effect is a patchwork, with limited retail choice in the west and bundled service more common elsewhere, all backed by significant in-state storage that boosts reliability in deep winter and during summer peaks.

Average Natural Gas Price

$1.134 /CCF

Ranks 3rd Cheapest in the U.S.

Average Natural Gas Bill

$52 /month

Ranks 1st Cheapest in the U.S.

Natural Gas Usage Per Capita

15th Lowest

Average Per Person: 109.38 MCFs Annually

Largest Natural Gas Companies in Montana

Many of the residents of Montana receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.

Montana Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability

66.88%

Ranks 1st in the U.S.

Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload

1 Gig Availability

18.47%

Ranks 6th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps

Fiber Availability

25.45%

Ranks 9th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet

Largest Internet Providers in Montana

When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in Montana have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping Montana homes online and in the loop:

Utility Costs in Montana

The average monthly total utility bills in Montana is $210.63, which is 24% lower than the national average.

Average Electric Bill

$118

Lower than national average

Average Natural Gas Bill

$52

Lower than national average

Average Water Bill

$41

Lower than national average

Montana Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas

Montana is one of twenty two states that has deregulated natural gas service. This allows you to choose between natural gas providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.