Space Heater Electricity Calculator in Montana

A space heater in Montana costs about $25.02 a month ($304.41 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 13.90 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.

Montana average rate
13.90 ¢/kWh
Assumed wattage
1,500 W
Typical usage pattern
4 hours/day
Typical monthly cost
$25.02
Typical yearly cost
$304.41

Key metrics

MetricValue
Montana average rate13.90 ¢/kWh
Assumed wattage1,500 W
Typical usage pattern4 hours/day
Typical monthly cost$25.02
Typical yearly cost$304.41

Space Heater in Montana vs U.S. benchmark

Montana monthly estimate
$25.02
U.S. monthly estimate
$34.78
Difference
-$9.76
State rate
13.90 ¢/kWh

Calculator assumptions

This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 750-1,500 W, and we assume 1,500 watts for 4 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.

At this profile, the appliance uses 180.0 kWh per month and 2190.0 kWh per year.

Appliance calculator scenarios

ScenarioHours/dayAnnual energyMontana monthlyU.S. monthlyMontana yearly
Light usage2 hours/day1095.0 kWh$12.51$17.39$152.21
Typical usage4 hours/day2190.0 kWh$25.02$34.78$304.41
Heavy usage6 hours/day3285.0 kWh$37.53$52.16$456.62

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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