Fergus Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana · WECC region
Fergus Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,855 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Fergus Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.85 | $102.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.70 | $172.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $254.55 | $232.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $339.40 | $291.90 |
*Green Power (effective 2011-06-30, $32.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Fergus Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Power | 2011-06-30 | $32.50 | 13.97¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.97¢ after |
| Single Phase | 2011-06-30 | $32.50 | 12.43¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.43¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fergus Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (15.77¢ → 15.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Fergus Electric Co-op | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 480 | 285 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.03 | 1.33 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 38 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 284 | 136 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Fergus Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meagher | 2,788 | 16 | 1,645 | 2025-12-17 |
| Golden Valley | 1,462 | 14 | 512 | 2025-09-04 |
| Chouteau | 1,246 | 19 | 1,793 | 2025-12-17 |
| Blaine | 1,113 | 18 | 4,330 | 2025-12-18 |
| Judith Basin | 870 | 17 | 508 | 2025-01-08 |
| Sweet Grass | 683 | 15 | 1,612 | 2025-12-17 |
| Wheatland | 642 | 12 | 286 | 2025-08-10 |
| Musselshell | 488 | 13 | 574 | 2025-11-30 |
| Fergus | 265 | 20 | 2,802 | 2025-06-25 |
| Cascade | 247 | 39 | 3,633 | 2025-12-17 |
| Stillwater | 196 | 11 | 754 | 2025-12-18 |
| Yellowstone | 168 | 40 | 7,083 | 2025-04-17 |
| Treasure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
Fergus Electric Co-op service area
Fergus Electric Co-op serves 14 counties in Montana and 53 ZIP codes.
Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Meagher, Musselshell, Petroleum, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Wheatland, Yellowstone
Cities: Lewistown, Malta, Roundup, Big Timber, Fort Benton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 90 |
Fergus Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.59¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.40¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,948,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 254,804 MWh |
| Peak demand | 47 MW summer · 51 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.4% |
| Balancing authority | WAUW |
| EIA utility ID | 21513 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fergus Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Fergus Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.97¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 23% above the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Fergus Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average Fergus Electric Co-op home uses 896 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $170.
How many customers does Fergus Electric Co-op have?
Fergus Electric Co-op serves 6,855 residential customers and 7,157 customers in total in Montana, across 14 counties.
How reliable is Fergus Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Fergus Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 60 min (SAIDI) over 3.03 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 44 min. The Montana average was 4 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Fergus Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Fergus Electric Co-op had 90 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Fergus Electric Co-op before making decisions.