Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Montana?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Montana is 13.48¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 12.42¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 5.99¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Montana?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Montana is about $118 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 876 kWh at a residential rate of 13.48¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Montana?

Accepted Answer

At 13.48¢ per kWh, Montana's residential electricity rate is 28.4% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 7th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Montana?

Accepted Answer

Montana has a deregulated electricity market, but residential choice is currently limited — most households receive default service from their local utility at a regulated rate. Your utility continues to deliver power and handle outages regardless of supplier.