Electricity rates in Townsend, MT
Townsend (1,959 people, Broadwater 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 Townsend
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
Power outages in Broadwater County right now
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Outage history in Broadwater County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 319 | 542 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 761 (53.9%) | 818 (57.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-25 | 2025-10-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (319 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Clancy 15.7¢
- Montana City 15.7¢
- East Helena 15.7¢
- Helena Valley Southeast 15.7¢
- Boulder 15.7¢
- Three Forks 15.7¢
- Helena 15.7¢
- Manhattan 15.7¢
- Helena Valley Northeast 15.7¢
- Helena West Side 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59644
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Townsend?
Most homes in Townsend 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 Townsend?
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 Townsend, MT?
NorthWestern Energy serves Townsend.
How often does the power go out in Townsend?
In 2025, customers in Broadwater County averaged 9 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-13, when 818 customers (57.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.