What is the average electricity rate in Missoula, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Missoula is approximately 13.79¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Missoula?

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

Which electric company serves Missoula, Montana?

Electricity in Missoula is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Missoula?

Missoula 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 Missoula electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Missoula's electricity rate of 13.79¢/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 Missoula?

To start electric service in Missoula, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Missoula, Montana

Missoula is served by NorthWestern Energy LLC and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Utilities covering Missoula County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.79¢/kWh — below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $106. Natural gas in Missoula is distributed by NorthWestern Energy.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Missoula's electricity rate of 13.79¢/kWh is 0.88¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Missoula

NorthWestern Energy LLC
USBIA-Mission Valley Power
Missoula Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Missoula

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Missoula vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Missoula	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.79¢	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 Missoula Residents

As a Montana city, Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Missoula is approximately 13.79¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Missoula pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Missoula is distributed by NorthWestern Energy LLC and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Missoula 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.
Missoula's electricity rate of 13.79¢/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 Missoula, contact NorthWestern Energy LLC and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. 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.