What is the average electricity rate in Silver Gate, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Silver Gate is approximately 14.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $99 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Silver Gate?

Natural gas customers in Silver Gate pay an average of $76 per month. The rate is approximately $0.80/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Silver Gate, Montana?

Electricity in Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate?

Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Silver Gate's electricity rate of 14.23¢/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 Silver Gate?

To start electric service in Silver Gate, 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.

Silver Gate, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Silver Gate, Montana

Silver Gate 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, Silver Gate's electricity rate of 14.23¢/kWh is 0.44¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Silver Gate

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

Natural Gas Utility in Silver Gate

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Silver Gate vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Silver Gate	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.23¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.80	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$99	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$76	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Silver Gate Residents

As a Montana city, Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Silver Gate is approximately 14.23¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $99 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Silver Gate pay an average of $76 per month. The rate is approximately $0.80/therm per therm.
Electricity in Silver Gate 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.
Silver Gate 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.
Silver Gate's electricity rate of 14.23¢/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 Silver Gate, 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.