Heating homes in Montana really is costing more with monthly natural gas prices 30% to 84% higher than the five-year average. From October through February NorthWestern Energy’s rates were consistently 40% to 46% higher to heat their customer’s homes. By March, Montana Dakota Utility customers were still paying 49% more than they were a ...
Public Service Commission To Lower Power Rates Year
The Montana Public Service Commission has approved lower rates effective January 1st for its residential electric customers of NorthWestern Energy, cutting the average yearly bill $21.12. Natural gas customers will see a decrease in their yearly bill by $13.56. Residential electric customers of Montana Dakota Utilities will see an annual reduc...
Heating Bills Projected To Significantly Increase This Winter
According to the Montana Public Service Commission rising natural gas prices could boost heating bills by as much as 62% this winter. The announcement comes after the federal Energy Information Administration forecast higher winter heating prices for every region of the country. The winter heating period began October 1st and ends March 31st. ...