⚡️ Electricity prices 🇧🇬 Montana BG ⚡️
Electricity price in Montana is 0.031 лв /kWh right now.
Wholesale electricity in Montana follows the Bulgaria day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1022 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
Today's average
0.200 лв /kWh
▲ 43% vs yesterday
Right now (16:00)
0.031 лв /kWh
Cheapest hour (13:00)
0.007 лв /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
0.500 лв /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Montana
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.200 лв /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.140 лв /kWh | ▼ 30% |
| Last 7 days | 0.153 лв /kWh | ▼ 24% |
| Last 30 days | 0.164 лв /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Current month | 0.149 лв /kWh | ▼ 26% |
| Previous month | 0.178 лв /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Same month last year | 0.169 лв /kWh | ▼ 15% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 83.28 лв / month (999.41 лв / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Montana
| Hour (EEST) | BGN/MWh | BGN/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 217.08 лв | 0.217 лв |
| 04:00 | 208.74 лв | 0.209 лв |
| 05:00 | 217.05 лв | 0.217 лв |
| 06:00 | 244.19 лв | 0.244 лв |
| 07:00 | 281.04 лв | 0.281 лв |
| 08:00 | 233.24 лв | 0.233 лв |
| 09:00 | 89.82 лв | 0.090 лв |
| 10:00 | 31.29 лв | 0.031 лв |
| 11:00 | 24.45 лв | 0.024 лв |
| 12:00 | 17.30 лв | 0.017 лв |
| 13:00 ← cheapest | 6.50 лв | 0.007 лв |
| 14:00 | 11.09 лв | 0.011 лв |
| 15:00 | 15.39 лв | 0.015 лв |
| 16:00 | 31.28 лв | 0.031 лв |
| 17:00 | 106.72 лв | 0.107 лв |
| 18:00 | 262.20 лв | 0.262 лв |
| 19:00 | 336.42 лв | 0.336 лв |
| 20:00 | 431.82 лв | 0.432 лв |
| 21:00 ← peak | 499.93 лв | 0.500 лв |
| 22:00 | 429.06 лв | 0.429 лв |
| 23:00 | 319.26 лв | 0.319 лв |
| 00:00 | 332.79 лв | 0.333 лв |
What things cost today — Montana
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 39.02 лв | 1,199.29 лв | 2,999.57 лв |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 48.78 лв | 1,499.11 лв | 3,749.47 лв |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.78 лв | 23.99 лв | 59.99 лв |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 292.67 лв | 8,994.66 лв | 22,496.81 лв |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.13 лв | 4.00 лв | 10.00 лв |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 5.20 лв | 159.91 лв | 399.94 лв |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 9.11 лв | 279.83 лв | 699.90 лв |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 2.15 лв | 65.96 лв | 164.98 лв |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 2.15 лв | 65.96 лв | 164.98 лв |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 3.90 лв | 119.93 лв | 299.96 лв |
Last 31 days — Montana
12-month price history — Montana
| Month | Average | BGN/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.149 лв /kWh | 148.78 лв |
| 2026-04 | 0.178 лв /kWh | 177.98 лв |
| 2026-03 | 0.203 лв /kWh | 202.64 лв |
| 2026-02 | 0.195 лв /kWh | 194.75 лв |
| 2026-01 | 0.289 лв /kWh | 288.61 лв |
| 2025-12 | 0.230 лв /kWh | 229.52 лв |
| 2025-11 | 0.237 лв /kWh | 236.87 лв |
| 2025-10 | 0.239 лв /kWh | 239.48 лв |
| 2025-09 | 0.186 лв /kWh | 185.82 лв |
| 2025-08 | 0.153 лв /kWh | 153.00 лв |
| 2025-07 | 0.199 лв /kWh | 199.44 лв |
| 2025-06 | 0.170 лв /kWh | 170.27 лв |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Montana
- Cheapest hour today: 13:00 EEST at € 0.0033 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 EEST hits € 0.2556 /kWh in Montana — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Montana: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.00; at peak it's € 0.36 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Montana: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.17.
- Typical monthly bill in Montana: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 43 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0837 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Montana
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Montana is 13:00 EEST at € 0.0033 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Montana the most expensive hour is 76.9× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 14:00 EEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-05-04 (EEST).