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.
Thank you, our NorthWestern Energy customers and the community, as we continue repairs after the Missoula storm
Date: Jul 27, 2024
At sunrise Saturday, our expanded fleet of line crews and support personnel prepared to begin the third full day of repair work after devastation caused July 24 when an extreme storm hit Missoula and the surrounding area.
Thousands of our customers woke up again without power.
We are humbled and appreciate the profound patience and support you are extending to our crews and our support staff while tolerating this event. Your graciousness is overwhelming. Thank you.
NorthWestern Energy prepares all year, around the clock, so that our system delivers reliable energy service to you. Our service is critical to almost every aspect of life.
The extent of this storm damage is exceptionally extensive.
Restoration and repairs will continue until all our customers have power again in the Missoula area.
More than 65 percent of our customers affected by outages after the Missoula storm were back in service Saturday morning. Good progress is underway toward 100 percent.
Our work is tremendously enhanced by the support we have received from first responders, emergency and disaster personnel, community service professionals and our customers. Our crews can work safely and more efficiently because of your actions, cooperation and assistance.
The punishing storm that hit the Missoula area was swift and fierce. Our crews responded immediately. Additional personnel, equipment and supplies were dispatched to Missoula from across the state. I am grateful for their dedication and experienced expertise as they efficiently and safely execute the restoration work.
Again, my sincere thanks to our employees, our customers and the entire Missoula area community as we get through this together.
NorthWestern Energy President and CEO Brian Bird