NorthWestern Energy

Customer Newsletter (MT/NE/SD)

Energy Connections is published monthly for NorthWestern Energy's customers. Through this newsletter, we tell you important information about the company, remind you to be safe, provide energy saving tips, and explain more about our products and services. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for articles, please email us.

On occasion, we will include additional inserts with your bill. These inserts reference important information for our customers, such as rate changes, safety regulation notices, etc. To stay informed, we encourage you to click on the specialty insert messages posted by month below.

• Energy Connections May 2013
  - Picture Yourself Winning Big
  - Account Number
  - Win the Best of the Best
  - Happy Spring
  
  
• Energy Connections April 2013
  - Celebrate Earth Day EVERYDAY
  - Calling All Photographers!
  - Plant a Tree
  - Total Amount Due and Due Date
  - 9 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Power Bill
  - It's Pipeline Inspection Season
  
  

• Energy Connections March 2013 (Montana)
  -Why Call 811?
  -Steps for Safe Digging
  -It's the Law
  -Please Read: Special Notice
  -Reduce Your Use--Seize the Savings
  -Thanks for Keeping Your Meter Clear!
  -Grounding Equipment Notice
  -Smell Gas, Leave Fast!
  
  
• Energy Connections March 2013 (South Dakota)
  -Why Call 811?
  -Steps for Safe Digging
  -It's the Law
  -Please Read: Special Notice
  -Energizing the Economy in South Dakota
  -Thanks for Keeping Your Meter Clear!
  -Grounding Equipment Notice
  -Smell Gas, Leave Fast!
  
  
• Energy Connections March 2013 (Nebraska)
  -Why Call 811?
  -Steps for Safe Digging
  -Please Read: Special Notice
  -Energizing the Economy in Nebraska
  -Thanks for Keeping Your Meter Clear!
  -Grounding Equipment Notice
  -Smell Gas, Leave Fast!
  
  

• Energy Connections February 2013
  -Stay Safe and Warm 
  -Watch for Snow Build-up
  -Be Prepared for Weather-Related Emergencies
  -Report Streetlight Problem
  -Get an Audit of Your Home
  
  
• Energy Connections January 2013  
  -Lots Ahead in the New Year 
  -Safety Education Resources Available
  -Analyze Your Bill
  -Make a Resolution to Save
  -Congrats Easy Energy Billing Winner -Now We're Cooking -In the News
  
  
• Energy Connections December
  -Special Centennial Issue
  
  
• Energy Connections November (South Dakota)
  -Understanding Rates
  -How Are Rates Set
  -Where Does My Energy Come From
  -How Do We Control Costs
  -Perceptions and Facts
  
  
• Energy Connections November 2012 (Nebraska)
  -Comfort and Convenience
  -Natural Gas A Good Value
  -Natural Gas Works in a Power Outage
  -Carbon Monoxide
  -Kitchen Safety Tips
  
  
• Please Read: Special Gas Insert (Montana)  
  -Natural gas rate notice
  
  
• Energy Connections October 2012
  -Is Phantom Energy Haunting Your House?
  -In the News
  -Help is Available
  -Safety Tips for Changing Seasons
  -What's that Smell?
  
  
• Energy Connections September 2012
  -Committed to Community Growth
  -Safety Information for Dog Owners
  -Act Now
  -What Does It Mean to be a Regulated Utility
  
  
• Energy Connections August 2012
  -Scam Warning
  -Inspect Before You Clear
  -How Much Energy Are You Using
  -Scholarship Update
  -It's Your Bill, Pay It Your Way
  -Now is the Time for an E+ Home Energy Audit
  -Look Up, Look Out
  
  
• Energy Connections July 2012
  -Community Works
  -Construction Zone Safety
  -Severe Weather Can Strike Anytime
  -Planning to Build?
  -Balloons in Power Lines
  
  
• Energy Connections June 2012
  -Pipeline Safety
  -Outside Force Damage
  -High Consequence Area
  -How to Recognize a Leak
  
  
• Energy Connections May 2012
  -Payment and Billing Choices
  -Spring Cleaning Tips
  -A Look Back in Time...
  
  
• Energy Connections April 2012
  -DSIP Going Srong
  -Easy Tips to Celebrate Earth Day
  -Congrats BetterBricks Winners!
  -CFL Disposal Facts
  
  
• Please Read: Special Gas Insert  
  -Natural gas maintenance notice
  
  
• Energy Connections March 2012
  -Celebrating a Century of Service
  -Corporate Volunteer Partner
  -Ground Thaw
  -Call Before You Dig
  -E+ Programs
  
  
• Energy Connections February 2012
  -Winter Safety Tips for Natural Gas Customers
  -Our Commitment to our Communities
  -Charitable Giving Continues in 2012
  -Montana Energy Management Conference 2012
  
  
• Energy Connections January 2012
  -Welcome 2012!
  -Celelebrating our first century. Building for our second.
  -A Look Back at 2011 ...
  
  
• Energy Connections December 2011 
  -Holiday Safety Reminder
  -What is Carbon Monoxide
  -Take Winter By Storm
  -Give the Gift of Energy
  -Holiday Hours Reminder
  
• Energy Connections November 2011 
  -NorthWestern Breaks Ground At Aberdeen Peaking Plant
  -Is Your Furnace Ready
  -Use Portable Generators Safely
  -National Fuel Gas Code Change
  -Help is Available
  
  
• Energy Connections October 2011 
  -A Word About Pipeline Safety
  -Identifying Pipelines
  -Use Your Senses 
  -Call Before You Dig
  
  
• Energy Connections September 2011 
  -Delivering Quality at a Great Value (DSIP Update)
  -Act Now
  -Fair Round-Up
  -Safety Tips for Changing Seasons
  -Upcoming Events
  
  
• Energy Connections August 2011 
  -Therm Bill Transition
  -Keep Your Meter Clear
  -How Much Energy Are You Using?
  -GIS Expansion Project
  
  
• Energy Connections July 2011 
  -Safe Driving Reminders
  -Work Zone Safety
  -BetterBricks Award Winners Announced
  -Balloon Safety
  
  
• Energy Connections June 2011 
  -NEW and Improved CalcUpal!
  -Keep Safe During Summer Storms
  -New Construction Notice
  
  
• Energy Connections May 2011 
  -Easy Billing Options
  -Federal Efficiency Standards for Lighting Soon to Change
  -Improve Your Businesses' Bottom Line
  -Working Together to Keep Natural Gas Safe
  
  
• South Dakota Rate Case Customer Notice May 2011 
  -Natural gas rate increase filing notice
  
  
• Energy Connections April 2011 
  -Celebrate Earth Day - EVERY DAY! 
  -Leak Survey Notification
  -We're Updating Our Customer Information System
  -Plant Safely
  -CFL Disposal Reminder
  
  
• Energy Connections March 2011 
  -Pay by Text  
  -Special Olympics  
  -Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
  -Million-hour safety milestone  
  
  
• Montana Energy Connections February 2011 
  - What is Happening With Rates?
  
  
• South Dakota/Nebraska Energy Connections February 2011 
  - Easy Billing Choices
  - Taking the Plunge
  - BackDrafting
  - Did You Know
    
• Montana Energy Connections January 2011 
  - Mill Creek Comes On-Line
  
  
• South Dakota/Nebraska Energy Connections January 2011 
  - Keep Your Meters and Vents Free of Snow and Ice
  - Winter Energy Saving Tips
  - Upgrade to Kearney, Nebraska Gas System
  - Portable Heater Safety Tips
    
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