What is the average electricity rate in Deer Lodge, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Deer Lodge is approximately 14.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $102 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Deer Lodge?

Natural gas customers in Deer Lodge pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $0.75/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Deer Lodge, Montana?

Electricity in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge?

Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Deer Lodge's electricity rate of 14.67¢/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 Deer Lodge?

To start electric service in Deer Lodge, 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.

Deer Lodge, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Deer Lodge, Montana

In Deer Lodge, Montana, NorthWestern Energy handles electricity distribution and NorthWestern Energy manages natural gas service. Montana residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Deer Lodge's electricity rate of 14.67¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Deer Lodge

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

Natural Gas Utility in Deer Lodge

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Deer Lodge vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Deer Lodge	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.67¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.75	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$102	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$71	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Deer Lodge Residents

As a Montana city, Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Deer Lodge is approximately 14.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $102 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Deer Lodge pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $0.75/therm per therm.
Electricity in Deer Lodge 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.
Deer Lodge 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.
Deer Lodge's electricity rate of 14.67¢/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 Deer Lodge, 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.