Our Natural Gas and Electric Service
NorthWestern Energy serves 337 communities in Montana, South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park with safe and reliable electricity. We serve natural gas to 202 communities in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Our Company
For more than 100 years, NorthWestern Energy has been committed to delivering safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions.
We serve gas and electric to customers in the western two-thirds of Montana and eastern South Dakota. We also have gas service in Nebraska, and serve electricity to Yellowstone National Park.
We own and operate a diverse generation fleet of wind, water, natural gas and coal-fired resources and the high-voltage electric transmission system and distribution system. We also own and operate natural gas production, transmission and distribution systems.
We serve gas and electric to customers in the western two-thirds of Montana and eastern South Dakota. We also have gas service in Nebraska, and serve electricity to Yellowstone National Park.
We own and operate a diverse generation fleet of wind, water, natural gas and coal-fired resources and the high-voltage electric transmission system and distribution system. We also own and operate natural gas production, transmission and distribution systems.
Enriching Lives Through a Safe, Sustainable Energy Future
Enriching Lives Through a Safe, Sustainable Energy Future
NorthWestern Energy has provided reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska for more than 100 years.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability means meeting today’s needs while planning for tomorrow’s as well. It is not just a matter of good environmental practices, being a sustainable enterprise must also incorporate social and governance best practices.
NorthWestern Energy at a glance
775,300
customers served across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska and Yellowstone National Park
1,573
employees working across our service territory
55%
carbon-free electric generation
Our vision
Enriching lives through a safe sustainable energy future.
Our mission
Working together to provide safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions that create value for customers, communities, employees, and investors.
Our values
SERVICE: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Integrity, Community, Environment
Our Hydro Facilities
Our carbon-free hydro system is the foundation of our energy generation portfolio in Montana. In 2023, 35.7% of our electricity for Montana customers came from our hydro facilities.
Giving Back to Our Communities
NorthWestern Energy is committed to being a good corporate citizen of all the communities we serve. In 2023, we gave nearly $2 million in charitable donations and community support.
Where Does Your Energy Come From?
We provide safe, reliable energy through a balanced mix of clean energy and traditional resources.
Unplanned power outages may continue in South Dakota
Date: Feb 16, 2021
TYPE: News
Sioux Falls, SD. – Feb. 16, 2021 – The energy emergency in the Midwest means unplanned power outages may continue for South Dakotans.
“Record energy demand due to the extreme, widespread cold temperatures in the region are forcing extraordinary measures to keep the energy grid stable,” said NorthWestern Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Bird. “NorthWestern Energy and other energy companies in the region are working closely with the Southwest Power Pool, the entity that manages overall grid stability, to monitor the situation and take the actions that are needed.”
Those actions may include unplanned outages. Customers may experience power outages if rolling blackouts are implemented to reduce demand. High demand for energy is forecast to continue in the region at least through the afternoon hours of Wednesday, Feb. 17.
NorthWestern Energy and other South Dakota energy providers were directed to reduce demand by dropping some load beginning early in the morning today, Feb. 16. Some customers experienced unplanned power outages as rolling blackouts were implemented to reduce demand by about 10% to keep the energy grid stable.
“South Dakotans have responded to the call to conserve energy to help reduce demand and we thank all of you for doing your part,” Bird said. “We are asking you to continue and appreciate your patience as we get through this together.”
NorthWestern Energy is working to put as much energy generation online as possible to help meet this historical peak energy demand, said NorthWestern Energy Director of Long Term Resources Bleau LaFave.
“NorthWestern Energy is part of a large, integrated market and we are working together to manage this emergency situation, keep the grid stable and continue to provide our customers with safe, reliable energy” said LaFave.
NorthWestern Energy is asking customers to continue conserving energy. Find tips at northwesternenergy.com.
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About NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE)
NorthWestern provides electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 743,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We have generated and distributed electricity in South Dakota and distributed natural gas in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and have generated and distributed electricity and distributed natural gas in Montana since 2002. More information on NorthWestern is available on the company’s website at www.northwesternenergy.com.
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