What is the average electricity rate in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is approximately 14.61¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Butte-Silver Bow (balance)?

Natural gas customers in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana?

Electricity in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Butte-Silver Bow (balance)?

Butte-Silver Bow (balance) 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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance) electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Butte-Silver Bow (balance)'s electricity rate of 14.61¢/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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance)?

To start electric service in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), contact NorthWestern Energy LLC. 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.

Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana

Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is served by NorthWestern Energy LLC. Utilities covering Silver Bow County report an average residential electricity rate of 14.61¢/kWh — below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $106. Natural gas in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is distributed by NorthWestern Energy.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Butte-Silver Bow (balance)'s electricity rate of 14.61¢/kWh is 0.06¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Butte-Silver Bow (balance)

NorthWestern Energy LLC

Natural Gas Utility in Butte-Silver Bow (balance)

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Butte-Silver Bow (balance) vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Butte-Silver Bow (balance)	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.61¢	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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance) Residents

As a Montana city, Butte-Silver Bow (balance) 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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance) 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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is approximately 14.61¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) 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.
Butte-Silver Bow (balance)'s electricity rate of 14.61¢/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 Butte-Silver Bow (balance), contact NorthWestern Energy LLC. 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.