Lower Yellowstone R E A electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana · SPP region · SPP
Lower Yellowstone R E A is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 3,247 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.82¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% 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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Lower Yellowstone R E A bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.10 | $155.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.20 | $191.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $147.30 | $226.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $196.40 | $262.00 |
*Schedule AS - Annual Service (effective 1993-03-31, $120.00/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.
Lower Yellowstone R E A residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule AS - Annual Service | 1993-03-31 | $120.00 | 7.10¢ |
| Schedule SHtime-of-use | 2012-02-28 | — | 0.0¢ (7am–11pm) · 4.6¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Net Metering Rate Schedule - Base 1 | 2008-11-07 | $10.00 | 7.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lower Yellowstone R E A rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (8.20¢ → 9.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lower Yellowstone R E A | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 259 | 285 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 18 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 157 | 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 Lower Yellowstone R E A's counties, customers averaged 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 57 | 10 | 1,282 | 2025-09-18 |
| Roosevelt | 10 | 4 | 167 | 2025-12-18 |
| Dawson | 7 | 4 | 259 | 2025-07-03 |
Lower Yellowstone R E A service area
Lower Yellowstone R E A serves 3 counties in Montana and 13 ZIP codes.
Dawson, Richland, Roosevelt
Cities: Sidney, Glendive, West Glendive
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 5 |
Lower Yellowstone R E A at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.15¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $33,826,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 327,757 MWh |
| Peak demand | 71 MW summer · 75 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | WAUW |
| EIA utility ID | 11272 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Yellowstone R E A's electricity rate?
Lower Yellowstone R E A residential customers pay an average of 9.82¢ 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 29% below the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lower Yellowstone R E A electric bill?
About $114 a month. The average Lower Yellowstone R E A home uses 1,160 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does Lower Yellowstone R E A have?
Lower Yellowstone R E A serves 3,247 residential customers and 5,253 customers in total in Montana, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Lower Yellowstone R E A?
In 2025, the average Lower Yellowstone R E A customer was without power for 4 hr 19 min (SAIDI) over 1.31 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 37 min. The Montana average was 4 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lower Yellowstone R E A offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule SH. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Lower Yellowstone R E A offer net metering for solar?
Lower Yellowstone R E A had 5 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 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 Lower Yellowstone R E A before making decisions.