Electricity rates in Forsyth, MT
Forsyth (1,892 people, Rosebud County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Forsyth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $100 | 20K | 146 |
| Powder River Energy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.51¢ | $115 | 51 | — |
Power outages in Rosebud County right now
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Outage history in Rosebud County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 96 | 170 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 171 (3.7%) | 1,172 (25.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (96 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Colstrip 15.7¢
- Miles City 12.9¢
- Lame Deer 13.5¢
- Hardin 15.7¢
- Crow Agency 15.7¢
- Lockwood 14.8¢
- Roundup 15.7¢
- Billings 14.8¢
- Laurel 15.7¢
- West Glendive 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 59327
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forsyth?
Most homes in Forsyth 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 Forsyth: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (12.93¢), Powder River Energy Corp. (13.51¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forsyth?
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 Forsyth, MT?
3 utilities serve Forsyth's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Powder River Energy Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forsyth?
In 2025, customers in Rosebud County averaged 2 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 1,172 customers (25.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.