Electricity rates in Billings, MT
Billings (117,116 people, Yellowstone County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op pay about 14.79¢/kWh, 7% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Billings
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.79¢ | $132 | 21K | — |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
Power outages in Yellowstone County right now
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Outage history in Yellowstone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 235 | 168 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,848 (19.1%) | 7,083 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-04-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (235 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lockwood 14.8¢
- Laurel 15.7¢
- Columbus 15.7¢
- Hardin 15.7¢
- Roundup 15.7¢
- Absarokee 15.7¢
- Crow Agency 15.7¢
- Red Lodge 15.7¢
- Big Timber 15.7¢
- Lame Deer 13.5¢
ZIP codes: 59101, 59102, 59103, 59104, 59105, 59106, 59107, 59108, 59111, 59112, 59114, 59115, 59116, 59117
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Billings?
Most homes in Billings get power from Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 14.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Billings: NorthWestern Energy (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Billings?
About $132 a month, based on 893 kWh a month (the average for Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op customers) at 14.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Billings, MT?
2 utilities serve Billings's ZIP codes: Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op, NorthWestern Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Billings?
In 2025, customers in Yellowstone County averaged 2 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-17, when 7,083 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.