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
Coal
36.4%Gas
3.7%Hydro
34.3%Wind
21.6%Solar
1.4%South Dakota
Coal
7.5%Gas
10.8%Hydro
22.0%Wind
57.8%Solar
1.6%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.