What is the average electricity rate in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Helena Valley Northwest is approximately 14.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Helena Valley Northwest?

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

Which electric company serves Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

Electricity in Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest?

Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Helena Valley Northwest's electricity rate of 14.52¢/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 Helena Valley Northwest?

To start electric service in Helena Valley Northwest, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Helena Valley Northwest, Montana

Helena Valley Northwest 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, Helena Valley Northwest's electricity rate of 14.52¢/kWh is 0.15¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Helena Valley Northwest

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

Natural Gas Utility in Helena Valley Northwest

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Helena Valley Northwest vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Helena Valley Northwest	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.52¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.74	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$101	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Helena Valley Northwest Residents

As a Montana city, Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest 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 Helena Valley Northwest, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Helena Valley Northwest is approximately 14.52¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Helena Valley Northwest pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $0.74/therm per therm.
Electricity in Helena Valley Northwest 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.
Helena Valley Northwest 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.
Helena Valley Northwest's electricity rate of 14.52¢/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 Helena Valley Northwest, 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.