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Sanders County, MT Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Sanders County, Montana.
- Montana home electricity
- 14.99¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.47/gal
- Rocky Mountain (PADD 4)
- Electric utilities
- 5
- Serving Sanders County
Electric utilities serving Sanders County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Montana service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT)Investor Owned | 438,851 | 14.42¢/kWh | $102/mo |
| Flathead Electric Coop IncCooperative | 77,288 | 10.04¢/kWh | $119/mo |
| USBIA-Mission Valley PowerFederal | 23,250 | 9.39¢/kWh | $120/mo |
| Northern Lights, IncCooperative | 5,057 | 13.06¢/kWh | $118/mo |
| Avista CorpInvestor Owned | 32 | Not reported | Not reported |
Power plants in Sanders County
586 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Noxon Rapids | Hydroelectric | 488 MW |
| Thompson Falls | Hydroelectric | 98.1 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Sanders County?
- NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), Flathead Electric Coop Inc, USBIA-Mission Valley Power and 2 more report serving Sanders County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Sanders County?
- Yes. Sanders County has 2 operating power plants with 586 MW of capacity. The largest is Noxon Rapids (488 MW, hydroelectric).