What is the average electricity rate in Townsend, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Townsend 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 Townsend?

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

Which electric company serves Townsend, Montana?

Electricity in Townsend 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 Townsend?

Townsend 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 Townsend electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Townsend'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 Townsend?

To start electric service in Townsend, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Townsend, Montana

In Townsend, 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, Townsend'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 Townsend

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

Natural Gas Utility in Townsend

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Townsend vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Townsend	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.11¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.79	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$105	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Townsend Residents

As a Montana city, Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Townsend is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Townsend pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.
Electricity in Townsend 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.
Townsend 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.
Townsend'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 Townsend, 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.