STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / MT
Montana electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 14.67¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate14.67¢
1 month+5.5%
1 year+13.9%
5 years+30.1%
Cost to run common equipment in Montana
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $21 | $257 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $31 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $35 | $422 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $41 | $493 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $44 | $528 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $27 | $321 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $26 | $317 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $55 | $660 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $7 | $88 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $69 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $46 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $6 | $76 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $106 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $11 | $132 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $4 | $51 |