Powder River Energy Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana
Powder River Energy Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 51 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.51¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Powder River Energy Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.55 | $6.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.10 | $13.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.65 | $19.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $270.20 | $26.60 |
*Small Power Productiona (SPP) (effective 2014-05-10), 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.
Powder River Energy Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Power Productiona (SPP) | 2014-05-10 | — | 1.33¢ |
| Schedule RHR: Residential Heat Rate (Over 200 Amps)time-of-use | 2014-05-10 | $30.00 | 7.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule RHR: Residential Heat Rate (200 Amps and Under)time-of-use | 2014-05-10 | $25.00 | 7.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY-200 amps and undertime-of-use | 2012-01-10 | $22.50 | 6.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY-over 200 ampstime-of-use | 2012-01-10 | $27.50 | 6.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL HEAT RATE (RHR) - Over 200 ampstime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $30.00 | 6.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A: Residential (Greater than 200 amps) | 2014-05-10 | $27.50 | 6.96¢ |
| Schedule A: Residential Seasonal (Less than 200 amps) | 2014-05-10 | $22.50 | 6.96¢ |
| Residential (A)-200 amps and under | 2012-01-10 | $22.50 | 6.32¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Powder River Energy Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (9.40¢ → 13.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Powder River Energy Corp. doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Powder River Energy Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 98 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn | 100 | 7 | 1,779 | 2025-04-17 |
| Powder River | 78 | 1 | 59 | 2025-11-13 |
Powder River Energy Corp. service area
Powder River Energy Corp. serves 2 counties in Montana and 17 ZIP codes.
Big Horn, Powder River
Cities: Lame Deer, Forsyth, Crow Agency
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Powder River Energy Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 23.63¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,864,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 65,754 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 19156 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Powder River Energy Corp.'s electricity rate?
Powder River Energy Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.51¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% below the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Powder River Energy Corp. electric bill?
About $115 a month. The average Powder River Energy Corp. home uses 848 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Powder River Energy Corp. have?
Powder River Energy Corp. serves 51 residential customers and 173 customers in total in Montana, across 2 counties.
Does Powder River Energy Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule RHR: Residential Heat Rate (Over 200 Amps). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Powder River Energy Corp. before making decisions.