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- Montana has the nation's largest estimated recoverable coal reserves, which is 30% of the U.S. total, and the state accounts for about 5% of U.S. coal production.
- Montana’s temperature extremes and its small population contribute to the state’s residential sector being among the top five states with the highest per capita energy consumption.
- Montana has substantial renewable energy resources, and in 2024 it ranked 10th among the states with the largest share of electricity generated from renewables, about 57%.
- Coal-fired power plants provided the largest share of Montana's electricity generation in 2024, accounting for 37% of in-state generation.
- Montana’s total natural gas consumption is among the 10 lowest states. About half of state households use natural gas as their primary energy source for home heating.
Last Updated: June 20, 2025