Montana's on the Move...
Montana has more potential for energy development from existing and untapped diversified sources than any state in the nation.
- #1 in U.S. coal deposits
- #5 in wind potential
- Over 50 wind farms in various levels of production
- More than 15 locations for potential geothermal energy
- 50% increase in oil production between 2005 and 2007
- #1 in pro-business climate (Business Facilities Magazine)
The world relies heavily on fossil fuels for energy. Renewable energy such as wind, hydro, ethanol, and biodiesel reduce or even eliminate carbon dioxide and other pollutants that fossil fuels emit.
From the EIA's 2006 World Energy Statistics
Montana Energy Summary Statistics, 2006
|
Primary Energy Source |
Coal |
|
Net Summer Capacity (megawatts) |
5,437 |
|
Electric Utilities |
2,163 |
|
Independent Power Producers & Combined Heat/Power |
3,247 |
|
Net Generation (megawatthours) |
28,243,536 |
|
Electric Utilities |
6,956,390 |
|
Independent Power Producers & Combined Heat/Power |
21,287,146 |
|
Total Retail Sales (megawatt hours) |
13,814,980 |
|
Full Service Provider Sales (megawatt hours) |
10,820,511 |
|
Deregulated Sales (megawatt hours) |
2,994,469 |
|
Direct Use (megawatt hours) |
120,358 |
|
Average Retail Price (cents/kWh) |
6.91 |
These figures are from the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. Click here to view more Montana energy statistics.
