What is the average electricity rate in Denton, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Denton is approximately 15.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Denton?

Natural gas customers in Denton pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $0.74/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Denton, Montana?

Electricity in Denton 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 Denton?

Denton 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 Denton electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Denton's electricity rate of 15.26¢/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 Denton?

To start electric service in Denton, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Denton, Montana

Denton 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 Denton households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Denton's electricity rate of 15.26¢/kWh is 0.59¢ above the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Denton

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

Natural Gas Utility in Denton

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Denton vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Denton	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.26¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.74	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Denton Residents

As a Montana city, Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Denton is approximately 15.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Denton pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $0.74/therm per therm.
Electricity in Denton 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.
Denton 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.
Denton's electricity rate of 15.26¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Denton, 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.