STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / MT
Montana electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 14.99¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate14.99¢
1 month-1.0%
1 year+5.0%
5 years+29.9%
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 | $22 | $263 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $32 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $36 | $432 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $42 | $504 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $45 | $540 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $27 | $328 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $27 | $324 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $56 | $675 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $7 | $90 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $70 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $47 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $6 | $78 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $108 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $11 | $135 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $4 | $52 |