EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op electricity rates

Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op (cooperative) residential customers paid about 14.9¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $121 for 904 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.9¢per kWh
Residential customers21,182MT, 2024
Avg. monthly use904kWh
Commercial12.9¢per kWh
Industrial12.3¢per kWh
Montana has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op

500 kWh / month$75
900 kWh / month · avg. use$134
1,200 kWh / month$179

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Montana averageU.S. averageYellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Montana averageU.S. averageYellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op
Montana averageU.S. averageYellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op
Aug 202615.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+9%14.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+34.1%11.6¢
Record high15.6¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$122784 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

ZIP codes served

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op’s electricity rate?

About 14.9¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op electric bill?

$121 a month in 2024, for an average of 904 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Yellowstone Valley Elec Co.-op cheaper than the Montana average?

Yes: 14.9¢ versus the Montana average of 15.6¢ (Aug 2026).