What is the average electricity rate in Carter, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Carter is approximately 14.82¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $103 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Carter?

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

Which electric company serves Carter, Montana?

Electricity in Carter is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Carter?

Carter 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 Carter electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Carter's electricity rate of 14.82¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Carter?

To start electric service in Carter, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Carter, Montana

Carter residents in Montana receive electric service through NorthWestern Energy and natural gas distribution from NorthWestern Energy. Montana's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Carter households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Carter's electricity rate of 14.82¢/kWh is 0.15¢ above the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Carter

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
Flathead Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Carter

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Carter vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Carter	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.82¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.78	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$103	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$74	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Carter Residents

As a Montana city, Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Carter is approximately 14.82¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $103 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Carter pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Carter is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Carter 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.
Carter's electricity rate of 14.82¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Carter, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). 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.