What is the average electricity rate in Columbia Falls, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia Falls is approximately 14.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $99 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Columbia Falls?

Natural gas customers in Columbia Falls pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $0.77/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Columbia Falls, Montana?

Electricity in Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Columbia Falls's electricity rate of 14.23¢/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 Columbia Falls?

To start electric service in Columbia Falls, 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.

Columbia Falls, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Columbia Falls, Montana

Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Columbia Falls's electricity rate of 14.23¢/kWh is 0.44¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Columbia Falls

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

Natural Gas Utility in Columbia Falls

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Columbia Falls vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Columbia Falls	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.23¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.77	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$99	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$73	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Columbia Falls Residents

As a Montana city, Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia Falls is approximately 14.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $99 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Columbia Falls pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $0.77/therm per therm.
Electricity in Columbia Falls 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.
Columbia Falls 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.
Columbia Falls's electricity rate of 14.23¢/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 Columbia Falls, 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.