What is the average electricity rate in Forsyth, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Forsyth 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 Forsyth?

Natural gas customers in Forsyth pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Forsyth, Montana?

Electricity in Forsyth 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 Forsyth?

Forsyth 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 Forsyth electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Forsyth'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 Forsyth?

To start electric service in Forsyth, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Forsyth, Montana

Forsyth, Montana is served by NorthWestern Energy for electricity and NorthWestern Energy for natural gas. Rates in Forsyth 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, Forsyth'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 Forsyth

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

Natural Gas Utility in Forsyth

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Forsyth vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Forsyth	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.67¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.81	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$102	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$77	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Forsyth Residents

As a Montana city, Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Forsyth is approximately 14.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $102 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Forsyth pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.
Electricity in Forsyth 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.
Forsyth 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.
Forsyth'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 Forsyth, 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.