What is the average electricity rate in Turtle Lake, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake?

Natural gas customers in Turtle Lake pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $0.82/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Turtle Lake, Montana?

Electricity in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Turtle Lake'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 Turtle Lake?

To start electric service in Turtle Lake, 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.

Turtle Lake, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Turtle Lake, Montana

Turtle Lake residents in Montana receive electric service through NorthWestern Energy and natural gas distribution from NorthWestern Energy. Montana's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Turtle Lake households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Turtle Lake'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 Turtle Lake

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

Natural Gas Utility in Turtle Lake

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Turtle Lake vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Turtle Lake	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.11¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.82	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$105	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$78	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Turtle Lake Residents

As a Montana city, Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Turtle Lake is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Turtle Lake pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $0.82/therm per therm.
Electricity in Turtle Lake 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.
Turtle Lake 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.
Turtle Lake'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 Turtle Lake, 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.