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Energy Profile

Electricity Cost in Montana

The residential electricity rate in Montana is 12.98¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #6 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Montana 28% below average.

12.98¢

Residential

#6

Price Rank

57.4%

Renewable

Residential Rate12.98¢/kWh
Commercial Rate11.88¢/kWh
Industrial Rate7.02¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.