Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Montana
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Montana. With an average electricity rate of 13¢/kWh and 4.5 peak sun hours per day, Montana homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Billings
13.2¢/kWh · 4.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Missoula
13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Great Falls
12.8¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $115/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Bozeman
13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $120/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Helena
12.8¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $115/mo · NorthWestern Energy
Butte
13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $112/mo · NorthWestern Energy
About Electricity Costs in Montana
Montana residents pay an average of 13¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $120. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Montana could spend an estimated $52,092 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Montana is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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