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 thanks South Dakota
Date: Feb 18, 2021
TYPE: News
Sioux Falls, S.D.– Feb. 18, 2021– NorthWestern Energy thanks the residents of South Dakota and our commercial and industrial customers who answered the call to conserve during this week’s energy emergency.
“The first action when energy supply may not be adequate for high demand, which was the situation throughout the Midwest due to extreme cold, is to ask customers to reduce their energy use,” said NorthWestern Energy Community Relations Manager Tom Glanzer. “From residential customers putting off the laundry to commercial businesses voluntarily adjusting production, you responded to that request. Thanks to your actions, we are getting through this unprecedented energy emergency together safely.”
Reducing demand on the energy grid helped prevent more widespread and uncontrolled power outages in the Midwest.
“We began reaching out to customers after being notified by the Southwest Power Pool, the entity that manages overall grid stability, of the energy emergency and the overwhelming reaction was ‘how can we help’,” said NorthWestern Energy Key Accounts and Economic Development Specialist Paul Mantz.
The energy emergency situation was changing quickly and customers remained patient.
“NorthWestern Energy is proud to be a member of the communities we serve in South Dakota, where we provide safe, reliable and affordable energy,” said NorthWestern Energy Director of Community Connections Rick Edwards. “We appreciate the cooperation of our neighbors, the people who make this is a great place to live and work.”
South Dakota customers are asked to continue to conserve energy use, especially during the peak demand times of 6 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
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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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866-622-8081
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