Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op and how they compare to the Montana average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op average $120.60/month at 13.35¢/kWh — above the Montana average of $102.44.
Where Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12.48¢/kWh | $118.88/mo | 18,710 |
| 2020 | 12.5¢/kWh | $118.40/mo | 19,198 |
| 2021 | 12.49¢/kWh | $117.90/mo | 19,761 |
| 2022 | 12.38¢/kWh | $120.04/mo | 20,354 |
| 2023 | 12.54¢/kWh | $117.65/mo | 20,792 |
| 2024 | 13.35¢/kWh | $120.60/mo | 21,182 |
Rate context in Montana
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op's 2024 annual figure.
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-… | Montana (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $120.60/mo | $102.44/mo |
| Rate | 13.35¢/kWh | 15.14¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op?
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op residential customers averaged $120.60 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,447.22 per year.
What does Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op charge per kWh?
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op averaged 13.35¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op compare to the Montana average?
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op bills average $120.60 — higher than the Montana average of $102.44 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op serve?
Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op served 21,182 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in MT.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Yellowstone Valley Elec Co-op. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.