MT ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Montana
Montana's rural character means longer restoration times when outages occur. Wildfire risk is increasing, and winter storms can isolate communities.
Montana Grid Reliability
Reliability Score
7/10Low Risk
Avg. Outages / Year
0.5Avg. Duration
5hAvg. Electricity Rate
12.9¢per kWh · Source: EIA 2026-01
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Primary Outage Risks in Montana
Wildfires
Winter storms
Rural infrastructure
High winds
Montana Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
MontanaIncentives & Rebates
Montana offers a state tax credit for solar. 30% federal tax credit applies. Net metering available.
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