Electricity rates in Shelby, MT
Shelby (3,268 people, Toole County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Glacier Electric Co-op pay about 11.00¢/kWh, 21% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Shelby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $197 | 7,964 | — |
| Sun River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.31¢ | $191 | 6,300 | 79 |
| Marias River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.57¢ | $190 | 3,819 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Toole County right now
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Outage history in Toole County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-08 | 2025-01-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cut Bank 15.7¢
- Conrad 15.7¢
- Choteau 15.7¢
- North Browning 11.0¢
- South Browning 11.0¢
- Browning 11.0¢
- Fort Benton 15.7¢
- Great Falls 15.7¢
- Malmstrom Air Force Base 15.7¢
- Havre 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59474
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shelby?
Most homes in Shelby get power from Glacier Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 11.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shelby: Sun River Electric Co-op (14.31¢), Marias River Electric Co-op (11.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shelby?
About $197 a month, based on 1,791 kWh a month (the average for Glacier Electric Co-op customers) at 11.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shelby, MT?
4 utilities serve Shelby's ZIP codes: Glacier Electric Co-op, Sun River Electric Co-op, Marias River Electric Co-op, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shelby?
In 2025, customers in Toole County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-01, when 0 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.