What is the average electricity rate in Great Falls, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Great Falls is approximately 14.63¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Great Falls?

Natural gas customers in Great Falls pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Great Falls, Montana?

Electricity in Great Falls is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fergus Electric Coop, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Great Falls?

Great Falls 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 Great Falls electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Great Falls's electricity rate of 14.63¢/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 Great Falls?

To start electric service in Great Falls, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fergus Electric Coop, Inc. 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.

Great Falls, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is served by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fergus Electric Coop, Inc. Utilities covering Cascade County report an average residential electricity rate of 14.63¢/kWh — below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $106. Natural gas in Great Falls is distributed by NorthWestern Energy.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Great Falls's electricity rate of 14.63¢/kWh is 0.04¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy LLC
Fergus Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Great Falls vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Great Falls	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.63¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.78	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$74	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Great Falls Residents

As a Montana city, Great Falls 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Great Falls is approximately 14.63¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Great Falls pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Great Falls is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fergus Electric Coop, Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Great Falls 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.
Great Falls's electricity rate of 14.63¢/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 Great Falls, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and Fergus Electric Coop, Inc. 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.