What is the average electricity rate in Jefferson City, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City?

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

Which electric company serves Jefferson City, Montana?

Electricity in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City?

Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Jefferson City'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 Jefferson City?

To start electric service in Jefferson City, 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.

Jefferson City, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Jefferson City, Montana

In Jefferson City, Montana, NorthWestern Energy handles electricity distribution and NorthWestern Energy manages natural gas service. Montana residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Jefferson City'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 Jefferson City

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

Natural Gas Utility in Jefferson City

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Jefferson City vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Jefferson City	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 Jefferson City Residents

As a Montana city, Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, Montana

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