What is the average electricity rate in Three Forks, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Three Forks 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 Three Forks?

Natural gas customers in Three Forks pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Three Forks, Montana?

Electricity in Three Forks 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 Three Forks?

Three Forks 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 Three Forks electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Three Forks'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 Three Forks?

To start electric service in Three Forks, 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.

Three Forks, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Three Forks, Montana

Three Forks, Montana is served by NorthWestern Energy for electricity and NorthWestern Energy for natural gas. Rates in Three Forks 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, Three Forks'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 Three Forks

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

Natural Gas Utility in Three Forks

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Three Forks vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Three Forks	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.94¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.79	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$97	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Three Forks Residents

As a Montana city, Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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 Three Forks, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Three Forks is approximately 13.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $97 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Three Forks pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.
Electricity in Three Forks 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.
Three Forks 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.
Three Forks'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 Three Forks, 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.