What is the average electricity rate in Whitefish, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Whitefish is approximately 9.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Whitefish?

Natural gas customers in Whitefish pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Whitefish, Montana?

Electricity in Whitefish is distributed by Flathead Electric Coop Inc and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Whitefish?

Whitefish 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 Whitefish electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Whitefish's electricity rate of 9.13¢/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 Whitefish?

To start electric service in Whitefish, contact Flathead Electric Coop Inc and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish is served by Flathead Electric Coop Inc and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Utilities covering Flathead County report an average residential electricity rate of 9.13¢/kWh — below the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $115. Natural gas in Whitefish is distributed by NorthWestern Energy.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Whitefish's electricity rate of 9.13¢/kWh is 5.54¢ below the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Whitefish

Flathead Electric Coop Inc
USBIA-Mission Valley Power

Natural Gas Utility in Whitefish

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Whitefish vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Whitefish	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	9.13¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.78	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$115	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$74	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Whitefish Residents

As a Montana city, Whitefish 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 Whitefish 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 Whitefish, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Whitefish is approximately 9.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Whitefish pay an average of $74 per month. The rate is approximately $0.78/therm per therm.
Electricity in Whitefish is distributed by Flathead Electric Coop Inc and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Whitefish 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.
Whitefish's electricity rate of 9.13¢/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 Whitefish, contact Flathead Electric Coop Inc and USBIA-Mission Valley Power. 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.