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Energy Profile

Montana

vs

Nevada

Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.

MontanaMetricNevada
12.98¢/kWhResidential13.15¢/kWh
11.88¢/kWhCommercial9.36¢/kWh
7.02¢/kWhIndustrial8.08¢/kWh
#6Price Rank#10
57.4%Renewable %40.2%

Generation Mix

Montana

Coal
36.4%
Gas
3.7%
Hydro
34.3%
Wind
21.6%
Solar
1.4%

Nevada

Coal
5.1%
Gas
54.9%
Hydro
3.5%
Wind
0.7%
Solar
27.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 0.17¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and Nevada ranks #10 cheapest among all states.

Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while Nevada gets 40.2%. Montana leads in renewable energy adoption.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.