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

The average residential electricity rate in Sun River is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Sun River?

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

Which electric company serves Sun River, Montana?

Electricity in Sun River 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 River?

Sun River 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 River electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Sun River's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Sun River?

To start electric service in Sun River, 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 River, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Sun River, Montana

Sun River, Montana is served by NorthWestern Energy for electricity and NorthWestern Energy for natural gas. Rates in Sun River 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 River's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is 0.44¢ above the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Sun River

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

Natural Gas Utility in Sun River

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Sun River vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Sun River	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.11¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.80	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$105	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$76	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Sun River Residents

As a Montana city, Sun River 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 River 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 River, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Sun River is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Sun River pay an average of $76 per month. The rate is approximately $0.80/therm per therm.
Electricity in Sun River 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 River 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 River's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Sun River, 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.