Electricity rates in Sidney, MT
Sidney (6,828 people, Richland County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.93¢/kWh, 7% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Sidney
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $100 | 20K | 146 |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A | Electric cooperative | 9.82¢ | $114 | 3,247 | 259 |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 9.28¢ | $124 | 25 | — |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 32 | 57 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 796 (8.1%) | 1,282 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-05 | 2025-09-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (32 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glendive 12.9¢
- West Glendive 12.9¢
- Wolf Point 12.9¢
- Plentywood 12.9¢
- Baker 12.9¢
- Scobey 12.9¢
- Miles City 12.9¢
- Glasgow 15.7¢
- Forsyth 15.7¢
- Colstrip 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59270
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sidney?
Most homes in Sidney get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sidney: Lower Yellowstone R E A (9.82¢), McKenzie Electric Co-op (9.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sidney?
About $100 a month, based on 773 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 12.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sidney, MT?
3 utilities serve Sidney's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Lower Yellowstone R E A, McKenzie Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sidney?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 57 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-18, when 1,282 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.