What is the average electricity rate in West Yellowstone, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in West Yellowstone is approximately 14.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $102 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Yellowstone?

Natural gas customers in West Yellowstone pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Yellowstone, Montana?

Electricity in West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone?

West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

West Yellowstone's electricity rate of 14.67¢/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 West Yellowstone?

To start electric service in West Yellowstone, 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.

West Yellowstone, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in West Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone households.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, West Yellowstone's electricity rate of 14.67¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in West Yellowstone

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

Natural Gas Utility in West Yellowstone

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

West Yellowstone vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	West Yellowstone	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.67¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.81	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$102	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$77	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Yellowstone Residents

As a Montana city, West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in West Yellowstone is approximately 14.67¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $102 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Yellowstone pay an average of $77 per month. The rate is approximately $0.81/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Yellowstone 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.
West Yellowstone 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.
West Yellowstone's electricity rate of 14.67¢/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 West Yellowstone, 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.