What is the average electricity rate in Polaris, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Polaris is approximately 13.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $97 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Polaris?

Natural gas customers in Polaris pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $0.75/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Polaris, Montana?

Electricity in Polaris 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 Polaris?

Polaris 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 Polaris electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Polaris's electricity rate of 13.94¢/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 Polaris?

To start electric service in Polaris, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Polaris, Montana

In Polaris, 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, Polaris's electricity rate of 13.94¢/kWh is 0.73¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Polaris

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

Natural Gas Utility in Polaris

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Polaris vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Polaris	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.94¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.75	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$97	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$71	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Polaris Residents

As a Montana city, Polaris 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 Polaris 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 Polaris, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Polaris is approximately 13.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $97 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Polaris pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $0.75/therm per therm.
Electricity in Polaris 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.
Polaris 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.
Polaris's electricity rate of 13.94¢/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 Polaris, 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.