Electric Heat Rate
How can Two Meters be Better than One?
In todays energy market it is sometimes difficult to find a bargain. Gasoline, propane, natural gas and fuel oil all have seen substantial increases in the past. The energy of choice for heating stands out - Butte Electric's $0.045 heat rate. Any member with electric heat may qualify. A second meter is installed on the electric heating equipment with the member benefitting by receiving the kwh used for heating for the months October thru May, at $0.045 per kwh.
For over twenty years this rate has and continues to be a great value, with excellent stability and the benefit of some of the most efficient and comfortable heating systems available. Electricity is the only fuel that can offer this stability and while we are never certain what the future may bring, there is a strong commitment to continue to offer this very successful rate at afordable levels far into the future.
Look towards electricity first for all your energy needs and see the savings now and well into the future.
Energy Costs Comparisons
- Use the energy cost comparisons below to see how your fuel source matches up with electric.
| Compare Energy Costs | Electricity COP 2.4 Cents/KWH |
Fuel Oil 60% Eff $ / gal |
Propane 80% Eff $ / gal |
Natural Gas 80% Eff $ / dk |
Natural Gas 90% Eff $ / dk |
| Air to Air Heat Pump 240% Efficient | 3.5 | .35 | .31 | 3.42 | 3.85 |
| Electric Resistance 100% Efficient | 3.5 | .85 | .75 | 8.2 | 9.23 |
