Our Natural Gas and Electric Service
NorthWestern Energy serves 337 communities in Montana, South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park with safe and reliable electricity. We serve natural gas to 202 communities in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Our Company
For more than 100 years, NorthWestern Energy has been committed to delivering safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions.
We serve gas and electric to customers in the western two-thirds of Montana and eastern South Dakota. We also have gas service in Nebraska, and serve electricity to Yellowstone National Park.
We own and operate a diverse generation fleet of wind, water, natural gas and coal-fired resources and the high-voltage electric transmission system and distribution system. We also own and operate natural gas production, transmission and distribution systems.
We serve gas and electric to customers in the western two-thirds of Montana and eastern South Dakota. We also have gas service in Nebraska, and serve electricity to Yellowstone National Park.
We own and operate a diverse generation fleet of wind, water, natural gas and coal-fired resources and the high-voltage electric transmission system and distribution system. We also own and operate natural gas production, transmission and distribution systems.
Enriching Lives Through a Safe, Sustainable Energy Future
Enriching Lives Through a Safe, Sustainable Energy Future
NorthWestern Energy has provided reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska for more than 100 years.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability means meeting today’s needs while planning for tomorrow’s as well. It is not just a matter of good environmental practices, being a sustainable enterprise must also incorporate social and governance best practices.
NorthWestern Energy at a glance
775,300
customers served across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska and Yellowstone National Park
1,573
employees working across our service territory
55%
carbon-free electric generation
Our vision
Enriching lives through a safe sustainable energy future.
Our mission
Working together to provide safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions that create value for customers, communities, employees, and investors.
Our values
SERVICE: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Integrity, Community, Environment
Our Hydro Facilities
Our carbon-free hydro system is the foundation of our energy generation portfolio in Montana. In 2023, 35.7% of our electricity for Montana customers came from our hydro facilities.
Giving Back to Our Communities
NorthWestern Energy is committed to being a good corporate citizen of all the communities we serve. In 2023, we gave nearly $2 million in charitable donations and community support.
Where Does Your Energy Come From?
We provide safe, reliable energy through a balanced mix of clean energy and traditional resources.
NorthWestern Energy customers can choose to reduce carbon footprint at lower cost with E+ Green program
Date: Aug 7, 2020
TYPE: News
Butte, MT. – Aug. 7, 2020– NorthWestern Energy customers in Montana have the opportunity to choose energy from renewable sources, now for a lower cost.
NorthWestern Energy’s E+ Green program provides customers the opportunity to reduce their electricity-based carbon footprint and supports the development of new renewable generation. In July the Montana Public Service Commission approved to lower the price per block from $2, beginning Aug.1, 2020.
Customers may choose to add 100 kWh blocks of energy to their energy service for $1.25 per block. One block equals one-tenth of a renewable energy certificate, generally originating from renewable generation in the northwest, including Montana as available, and Wyoming.
An average NorthWestern Energy residential electric customer in Montana uses about 750 kWh a month. If a customer wants to add 40% more carbon-free electricity to their service, they have the option to buy three blocks of E+ Green for $3.75 a month. If a customer wants to add 100% carbon-free electricity to their service, they have the option to buy eight blocks of E+ Green for $10 a month.
A stakeholder group of customers and other stakeholders worked with NorthWestern in the development of a plan for Green Power offerings. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Big Sky Resort, and Bridger Bowl supported NorthWestern Energy’s application to the Commission.
“We met with the stakeholder group in February to work to review the E+ Green program and to develop additional green power offerings for our customers,” said NorthWestern Energy Sustainability Manager John Bushnell. “The members’ dedication to this goal was critical as the current pandemic meant meetings shifted to a virtual format. We thank the members for their work so that this opportunity can be offered to our customers at a lower cost.”
The Green Power Stakeholder group will continue to meet to consider additional clean power programs to meet the requests of NorthWestern Energy customers.
Today, NorthWestern Energy serves Montana with an electric portfolio that is more than 60% carbon free. Over the last decade, we have reduced the carbon intensity of our energy generation in Montana by more than 50%.
We are committed to working with our customers and communities to help them achieve their sustainability goals.
To learn more about NorthWestern Energy’s E+ Green program, go to www.northwesternenergy.com/greenpower or call 888-467-2669.
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About NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE)
NorthWestern provides electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 743,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We have generated and distributed electricity in South Dakota
and distributed natural gas in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and have generated and distributed electricity and distributed natural gas in Montana since 2002. More information on NorthWestern is available on the company’s website at
www.northwesternenergy.com.
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