What is the average electricity rate in Custer, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Custer is approximately 14.08¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $98 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Custer?

Natural gas customers in Custer pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Custer, Montana?

Electricity in Custer 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 Custer?

Custer 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 Custer electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Custer's electricity rate of 14.08¢/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 Custer?

To start electric service in Custer, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Custer, Montana

Custer, Montana is served by NorthWestern Energy for electricity and NorthWestern Energy for natural gas. Rates in Custer are comparable to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Custer's electricity rate of 14.08¢/kWh is 0.59¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Custer

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

Natural Gas Utility in Custer

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Custer vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Custer	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.08¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.79	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$98	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Custer Residents

As a Montana city, Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Custer is approximately 14.08¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $98 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Custer pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.
Electricity in Custer 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.
Custer 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.
Custer's electricity rate of 14.08¢/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 Custer, 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.