Save Energy and Money

Efficiency Plus (E+), ranges from energy education to rebates, energy appraisals and custom incentives.

In Montana, E+ also includes small renewable generation resources and the E+ Green program that allows customers to support renewable generation through their electric bill.

Rebates and Incentives

NorthWestern Energy offers rebates through their E+ program. Learn more >

NOTE: Natural Gas rebate programs for Montana are not available at this time. Custom natural gas incentives for new or existing Commercial buildings are offered through the E+ Business Partners Program.

Energy
Appraisal

The E+ Energy Appraisal for Businesses focuses on identifying electric conservation opportunities for small commercial customers on NorthWestern Energy's electric distribution system. Most commercial facilities qualify for this free service. Call for details.

This program targets facilities that more than likely would not consider a full energy study under the Business Partners program. In addition to lighting efficiency opportunities, many small businesses benefit from a greater understanding of where their energy dollar is going within their operation and how their operation and maintenance strategies can affect their energy charges.

Renewable Energy

Although all electric generation technologies have some environmental impact, some, which do not use fossil fuels, are considered widely to be more environmentally friendly than others. Our Universal Systems Benefit (USB) goal is to encourage the development of renewable energy resource projects that use environmentally friendly — or "green" — technology to generate electricity.In Montana. Learn more >

Tax Credits

Tax Credits are offered by State and Federal governments for customers. Please review the links provided to determine if you qualify for individual tax credits.

Tax Deductions for Commercial Buildings >
DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency >
Tax Incentives Assistance Project >
Montana State Tax Credits and Incentives >
Federal Tax Credits >

Resources

These resources are provided for your convenience. NorthWestern Energy does not endorse or approve content provided by each source. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money through energy efficiency.

Intermountain Building Operators Association (IBOA) >
Lighting Design Lab >
Better Bricks >
3rd Annual Energy Management Conference - See the presentations online >
ENERGY STAR Buildings + Plants >
ENERGY STAR Building Upgrades >
Montana Economic Development Resources >
ENERGY STAR Small Business >
ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management >
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy >
Energy Savers: Your Workplace >

Outreach

All offered Training and scholarship opportunities are available on the training, workshops and scholarships page. Please check back often to find out what is offered in your area. NorthWestern Energy established the Lighting Trade Ally Network to help lighting industry representatives dramatically increase the number of completed commercial and industrial energy efficient lighting retrofit projects. The network provides assistance in marketing technology, analysis, and controls in energy efficiency applications. Become a trade ally member today, send your contact information to: NorthWestern Commercial Rebates.

Training Workshops and Scholarships >
NorthWestern Energy Lighting Trade Ally >