What is the average electricity rate in East Helena, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in East Helena is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in East Helena?

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

Which electric company serves East Helena, Montana?

Electricity in East Helena 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 East Helena?

East Helena 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 East Helena electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

East Helena's electricity rate of 14.38¢/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 East Helena?

To start electric service in East Helena, 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.

East Helena, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in East Helena, Montana

East Helena 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 East Helena households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, East Helena's electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh is 0.29¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in East Helena

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

Natural Gas Utility in East Helena

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

East Helena vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	East Helena	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.38¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.74	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$100	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for East Helena Residents

As a Montana city, East Helena 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 East Helena 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 East Helena, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in East Helena is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in East Helena pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $0.74/therm per therm.
Electricity in East Helena 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.
East Helena 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.
East Helena's electricity rate of 14.38¢/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 East Helena, 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.