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Cooperative · 21,471 residential customers
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 3% above the Montana average of 13.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$127/mo
At 893 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.5%
5 years: +13.8%
Average rate by year
202012.5¢
202112.5¢
202212.4¢
202312.5¢
202413.3¢
202514.2¢
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op's 2025 average rate of 14.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op | Montana average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71 | $69 |
| 750 kWh | $107 | $104 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $142 | $138 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213 | $208 |
| 2,000 kWh | $284 | $277 |
Other utilities in Montana
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) | 333,713 | 14.4¢ |
| Flathead Electric Coop Inc | 64,334 | 10.0¢ |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 19,626 | 12.3¢ |
| USBIA-Mission Valley Power | 16,353 | 9.4¢ |
| Missoula Electric Coop, Inc | 14,867 | 10.9¢ |
| Fergus Electric Coop, Inc | 6,855 | 15.9¢ |
| Northern Lights, Inc | 4,700 | 13.1¢ |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | 3,247 | 9.2¢ |
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op: common questions
- How much does Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op charge per kWh?
- Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op residential customers paid an average of 14.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op electric bill?
- The average Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op household used 893 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $127 a month at the average rate.
- Is Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op cheaper than other utilities in Montana?
- Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op's average rate is 3% above the Montana average of 13.8¢. 11 of 14 utilities in Montana have a lower average rate.
- Did Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op raise rates?
- Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op's average residential rate changed +6.5% from 2024 to 2025 and +13.8% since 2020.
- Is my Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Montana homes and your rate with Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.