What is the average electricity rate in Belgrade, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Belgrade is approximately 14.59¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Belgrade?

Natural gas customers in Belgrade pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Belgrade, Montana?

Electricity in Belgrade is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Belgrade?

Belgrade natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Belgrade electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Belgrade's electricity rate of 14.59¢/kWh is below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Belgrade?

To start electric service in Belgrade, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc. For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Belgrade, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Belgrade, Montana

Belgrade is served by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc. Utilities covering Gallatin County report an average residential electricity rate of 14.59¢/kWh — below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $106. Natural gas in Belgrade is distributed by NorthWestern Energy.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Belgrade's electricity rate of 14.59¢/kWh is 0.08¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Belgrade

NorthWestern Energy LLC
Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Belgrade

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Belgrade vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Belgrade	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.59¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.78	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$74	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Belgrade Residents

As a Montana city, Belgrade residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Montana LIHEAP
✅ Montana Weatherization Assistance
✅ Big Sky Energy (Montana LIEAP)
✅ NorthWestern Energy Rebate Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Belgrade Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Belgrade, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Belgrade is approximately 14.59¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Belgrade pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Belgrade is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Belgrade natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Belgrade's electricity rate of 14.59¢/kWh is below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Belgrade, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fall River Rural Elec Coop Inc. For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.