State Comparison
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State Profile
Energy Electricity Net Generation Megawatt Hours
EIA API
25,773,399 MWh
Total Nameplate Capacity of Generation Fleet, 2012
EIA Form 860
5,438 MW
Nameplate Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 861
2,731 MW
Percent Capacity Built Before 1980
EIA Form 862
50%
Average Retail Price of Electricity
EIA API
12.03ยข/kWh
Electricity Generated from Coal
EIA API
43%
Electricity Generated from Natural Gas
EIA API
5%
Electricity Generated from Nuclear Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric
EIA API
27%
Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Petroleum
EIA API
2%
Electricity Generated from Solar Energy
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Biomass
EIA API
0%
Electricity Generated from Wind
EIA API
22%
Electricity Generated from Other Sources
EIA API
1%
Name
Greg Gianforte
Party Affiliation
Republican
Assumed Office
2021-01-04
Name
Montana Public Service Commission
Abbreviation
PSC
Year Established
1907
Associated ISO or RTO
MISO (Midcontinent ISO)
Regulated Services
["Electricity", "Natural Gas", "Gas Pipelines and Safety", "Rail", "Sewage/Wastewater", "Telecommunications", "Transportation", "Water"]
Number of Seats
5
Staff Size
40
Current Commissioner Count
5
Term Length in Years
4 Years
Term Limit
true
Name
Montana Legislature
Session Length in Months
4
Session Start Date
2023-01-02
Session End Date
2023-05-11