What is the average electricity rate in Sun Prairie, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Sun Prairie is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Sun Prairie?

Natural gas customers in Sun Prairie pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.80/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Sun Prairie, Montana?

Electricity in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie?

Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Sun Prairie's electricity rate of 14.38¢/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 Sun Prairie?

To start electric service in Sun Prairie, 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.

Sun Prairie, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Sun Prairie, Montana

Sun Prairie, Montana is served by NorthWestern Energy for electricity and NorthWestern Energy for natural gas. Rates in Sun Prairie are comparable to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Sun Prairie's electricity rate of 14.38¢/kWh is 0.29¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Sun Prairie

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

Natural Gas Utility in Sun Prairie

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Sun Prairie vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Sun Prairie	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.38¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.80	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$100	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Sun Prairie Residents

As a Montana city, Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Sun Prairie is approximately 14.38¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $100 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Sun Prairie pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.80/therm per therm.
Electricity in Sun Prairie 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.
Sun Prairie 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.
Sun Prairie's electricity rate of 14.38¢/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 Sun Prairie, 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.