Electricity rates in Red Lodge, MT
Red Lodge (2,222 people, Carbon 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 Red Lodge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
Power outages in Carbon County right now
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Outage history in Carbon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 222 | 208 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,383 (52%) | 1,580 (24.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-04 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (222 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Absarokee 15.7¢
- Columbus 15.7¢
- Laurel 15.7¢
- Billings 14.8¢
- Big Timber 15.7¢
- Lockwood 14.8¢
- Livingston 15.7¢
- Hardin 15.7¢
- Crow Agency 15.7¢
- Roundup 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59068
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Red Lodge?
Most homes in Red 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 Red 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 Red Lodge, MT?
NorthWestern Energy serves Red Lodge.
How often does the power go out in Red Lodge?
In 2025, customers in Carbon County averaged 3 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 1,580 customers (24.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.