Our Projects

We understand that our customers' needs are constantly changing and the energy industry is constantly evolving. We are working on several major projects that will help us continue to serve safe and reliable energy well into the future.

We continue to focus on investments to address aging infrastructure, enhance reliability of our system, add capacity, and meet compliance requirements.

Investing in Montana's Energy Future

We're investing in Montana's energy future. We're committed to improving service reliability and keeping up with community growth.

Yellowstone County Generating Station

Yellowstone County Generating Station provides on‑demand resources to support the variability of wind and solar projects coming onto our system and helps serve our customers during extended periods of peak demand.
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Gridware Pilot Program

Gridware allows us to continuously monitor our assets, so we will be able to detect and mitigate issues before they manifest into an outage. This improves reliability for our customers while also reducing wildfire risk.
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Montana Meter Upgrade

NorthWestern Energy will install nearly 553,000 new electric meters and gas modules in Montana, which will help improve service reliability.
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Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project

NorthWestern Energy is launching a major project to upgrade the spillway of Black Eagle Dam on the Missouri River, enhancing the safety and reliability of the hydroelectric facility.
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Helena to Three Forks Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Project

New gas infrastructure from Helena, south, to the Three Forks area, will enhance service reliability for NorthWestern’s customers and add redundancy by linking the western and eastern portions of NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas system.
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Powering South Dakota's Future

NorthWestern Energy is committed to investing in South Dakota's energy future through a variety of projects.

Aberdeen III Natural Gas Plant

Explore the Aberdeen III Natural Gas Plant project and how it supports reliable energy, economic growth and future demand in South Dakota.
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South Dakota LED Lighting

We're replacing 17,000 NorthWestern Energy-owned streetlights and yard lights in South Dakota with LED lights. LEDs use 50% less electricity than traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights.
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South Dakota Natural Gas Expansion

We're excited to bring commercial and residential natural gas service to the Tea and Harrisburg areas. We are proud to be a part of these communities and to be the trusted regional supplier to the area.
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Our Completed Projects

View the recent upgrades we've made to help provide the best possible service to our customers.
Our completed projects

Our Commitment to Transparent Rate Reviews

At NorthWestern Energy, we strive to keep our customers informed about changes that may impact their energy bills. We understand that energy bills can be a significant expense for many households. That's why we conduct regular rate reviews to ensure that our rates are fair and transparent. Stay informed about our current rate reviews and learn more about how we're working to keep energy affordable for our customers.

Montana Rate Review

We’re committed to being a responsible steward of Montana’s energy resources. We recognize that our rate request will impact customers and we’re committed to helping customers who may be struggling with their bills.
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