Electricity rates in Deer Lodge, MT
Deer Lodge (2,965 people, Powell County) is served by NorthWestern Energy. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Deer Lodge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
Power outages in Powell County right now
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Outage history in Powell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 766 | 527 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,993 (66.4%) | 1,450 (32.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-25 | 2025-07-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (766 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warm Springs 15.7¢
- Anaconda 15.7¢
- Butte 15.7¢
- Boulder 15.7¢
- Helena West Side 15.7¢
- Helena 15.7¢
- Clancy 15.7¢
- Helena Valley West Central 15.7¢
- Lincoln 15.7¢
- Montana City 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59722
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Deer Lodge?
Most homes in Deer Lodge 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Deer Lodge?
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 Deer Lodge, MT?
NorthWestern Energy serves Deer Lodge.
How often does the power go out in Deer Lodge?
In 2025, customers in Powell County averaged 8 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-23, when 1,450 customers (32.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.