Montana Meter Upgrade
NorthWestern Energy will install 590,000 new electric meters and gas modules in Montana, which will help improve service reliability.
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. In 2023, NorthWestern Energy put approximately $562 million into capital investments in the system that serves our customers.
We continue to focus on investments to address aging infrastructure, enhance reliability of our system, add capacity, and meet compliance requirements. In 2023, NorthWestern Energy put approximately $562 million into capital investments in the system that serves our customers.
Investing in Montana's Energy Future
We're investing in Montana's energy future through LED streetlights, a new generating station, upgraded meters, and substation rebuilds. We're committed to improving service reliability and keeping up with community growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madison Street Bridge Pipeline
The new pipeline will provide increased service reliability for NorthWestern Energy’s Missoula customers.
Missoula Arthur Avenue electric line pole replacement project
NorthWestern Energy will replace existing electric line power poles along Arthur Avenue from Rankin Park on the 600 block of 5th Street E. to Knowles Hall, 630 University Ave.
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.
Powering South Dakota's Future
NorthWestern Energy is committed to investing in South Dakota's energy future through a variety of projects. We're replacing 17,000 NorthWestern Energy-owned streetlights and yard lights in South Dakota with LED lights, which use 50% less electricity than traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. We're also expanding natural gas service to the Tea and Harrisburg areas, and upgrading the Chamberlain switchyard to increase service reliability for customers in the Chamberlain area. Furthermore, we're seeking a regulatory electric rate review in South Dakota to support the continued strengthening of our electric system.
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.
South Dakota Natural Gas Expansion
NorthWestern Energy is 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.
South Dakota Rate Review
We're seeking a regulatory electric rate review in South Dakota to support the continued strengthening of our electric system. We understand that our rate request will impact customers and we're committed to supporting those who may be struggling with their bills.
Our Completed Projects
View the recent upgrades we've made to help provide the best possible service to our customers.
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.
South Dakota Rate Review
We're seeking a regulatory electric rate review in South Dakota to support the continued strengthening of our electric system. We understand that our rate request will impact customers and we're committed to supporting those who may be struggling with their bills.
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.