Electricity rates in Libby, MT
Libby (2,645 people, Lincoln 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 Libby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| Flathead Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.37¢ | $123 | 64K | 886 |
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $126 | 4,700 | 223 |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,080 | 2,206 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,585 (67.5%) | 7,602 (59.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,080 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eureka 10.4¢
- Thompson Falls 15.7¢
- Whitefish 10.4¢
- Kalispell 10.4¢
- Evergreen 10.4¢
- Columbia Falls 10.4¢
- Somers 10.4¢
- Lakeside 10.4¢
- Plains 15.7¢
- Bigfork 10.4¢
ZIP codes: 59923
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Libby?
Most homes in Libby 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 Libby: Flathead Electric Co-op (10.37¢), Northern Lights (13.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Libby?
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 Libby, MT?
3 utilities serve Libby's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Flathead Electric Co-op, Northern Lights. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Libby?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 36 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 7,602 customers (59.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.