Montana Electric Rates To Decrease October 1

NorthWestern Energy is committed to keeping you informed about your energy rates and helping you understand what’s changing.

On Oct. 1, the Supply Rate on your electric bill will decrease. For a typical residential Montana customer using 750 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month, this means a monthly bill decrease of $8.57 or 6.58%.

Your electric bill includes several rate components:

Supply Rate: The cost of the electricity used in your home or business. This rate is adjusted quarterly and is also reviewed annually through a “true-up” process that aligns the amount collected from customers wi...