What is the average electricity rate in Fort Benton, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton?

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

Which electric company serves Fort Benton, Montana?

Electricity in Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton?

Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Fort Benton'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 Fort Benton?

To start electric service in Fort Benton, 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.

Fort Benton, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Fort Benton, Montana

Fort Benton is a community in Montana served by NorthWestern Energy for electric and NorthWestern Energy for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Montana's statewide energy market and the region's cold semi-arid, cold mountain winters climate.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Fort Benton'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 Fort Benton

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

Natural Gas Utility in Fort Benton

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Fort Benton vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Fort Benton	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.26¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.81	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$77	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Fort Benton Residents

As a Montana city, Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Fort Benton is approximately 15.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Fort Benton pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.
Electricity in Fort Benton 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.
Fort Benton 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.
Fort Benton'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 Fort Benton, 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.