Electricity rates in Big Timber, MT
Big Timber (1,648 people, Sweet Grass County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Big Timber
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| Fergus Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.97¢ | $152 | 6,855 | 480 |
Power outages in Sweet Grass County right now
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Outage history in Sweet Grass County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 301 | 683 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 522 (26.2%) | 1,612 (80.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-13 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (301 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Livingston 15.7¢
- Absarokee 15.7¢
- Columbus 15.7¢
- Bozeman 15.7¢
- Red Lodge 15.7¢
- Laurel 15.7¢
- Belgrade 15.7¢
- Four Corners 15.7¢
- Manhattan 15.7¢
- Billings 14.8¢
ZIP codes: 59011
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Timber?
Most homes in Big Timber get power from NorthWestern Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 15.71¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Big Timber: Fergus Electric Co-op (16.97¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Timber?
About $111 a month, based on 707 kWh a month (the average for NorthWestern Energy customers) at 15.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Big Timber, MT?
2 utilities serve Big Timber's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Fergus Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Timber?
In 2025, customers in Sweet Grass County averaged 11 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 1,612 customers (80.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.