Montana
vsSouth Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Montana | Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| 12.98¢/kWh | Residential | 13.38¢/kWh |
| 11.88¢/kWh | Commercial | 10.89¢/kWh |
| 7.02¢/kWh | Industrial | 8.68¢/kWh |
| #6 | Price Rank | #13 |
| 57.4% | Renewable % | 81.6% |
Generation Mix
Montana
South Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
Montana has cheaper residential electricity at 12.98¢/kWh. The difference is 0.40¢/kWh between the two states. Montana ranks #6 and South Dakota ranks #13 cheapest among all states.
Montana gets 57.4% of electricity from renewables, while South Dakota gets 81.6%. South Dakota leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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