Residential electricity prices in 59859 in June 2025 averaged approximately 14.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 59859 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in 59859 decreased approximately 3%, from 13.24 ¢/kWh to 12.90 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 59859 in June 2025 averaged 11.34 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 51% less than the national average rate of 23.15 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Plains natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 59859 (Plains, MT) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Plains (Montana) increased approximately 13%, from 8.32 $/Mcf (May 2024) to 9.43 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 59859 (Plains, MT) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Plains values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Plains solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Plains levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 59859 is associated with the city of Plains, MT in Sanders County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 59859, or for other information related to utilities in Montana, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The majority of the natural gas consumed in the United States today is produced within the United States.
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