Montana Meter Upgrade

NorthWestern Energy Meter Project

A contractor with NorthWestern Energy changes out a meter.

NorthWestern Energy Meter Project

Watch a video to learn about the benefits of our new meters and what to expect when your meter is changed out.

NorthWestern Energy will install 590,000 new electric meters and gas modules in Montana.

  • This technology upgrade will allow two-way communication between NorthWestern Energy and its meters on customer homes and businesses.
  • In most cases, the system will notify NorthWestern Energy of an outage. 
  • Crews can restore service faster.
  • Current energy use information is available for customer questions about bills, energy use and opportunities for energy savings
  • System voltage information identifies problems before those problems cause outages.
The energy landscape is changing — and so are our customers’ expectations. As we modernize the energy grid, including using two-way communicating meters, also known as smart meters, our customers will benefit.

Montana Digital Meter Upgrade

590,000
meters and modules will be replaced.
5 years
The project began in 2021 and runs through 2025.
60%
of all U.S. electric customers have smart meters today.

Moving Toward a Sustainable Energy Future

Moving Toward a Sustainable Energy Future

The energy grid is evolving, driven by the need to support more renewable resources as we transition to an even cleaner energy future. Smart metering provides more data on grid operations, which will allow opportunities for new customer programs and technology that will help balance the energy grid with renewable resources.
Learn about our other clean energy initiatives

What can I expect when my meter is changed?

A technician leaves a door hangar after changing a meter.

What can I expect when my meter is changed?

Watch this video to learn more about our meter change out process.

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