Electricity cost in Montana

The average residential electric rate in Montana is 13.9¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 14.81¢ in 2025-06 and bottomed at 12.77¢ in 2025-12.

Monthly average rate, last 12 reported months

Month¢/kWh
2025-0512.88¢
2025-0614.81¢
2025-0714.27¢
2025-0814.28¢
2025-0914.64¢
2025-1014.27¢
2025-1112.82¢
2025-1212.77¢
2026-0112.86¢
2026-0213.33¢
2026-0313.48¢
2026-0413.9¢

Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.

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