US EditionDays after quietly upping rates nearly 17%, NorthWestern Energy moves to raise them again
- NorthWestern Energy is scheduled to appear before Montana’s utility regulatory authority in the coming week to discuss and set customer rate limits.
- This follows NorthWestern’s quiet 16.87% rate increase on May 23 and a May 30 filing seeking another hike effective July 1.
- The average Montana residential customer paid $91.27 monthly in August 2022 but will pay $127.24 starting July 1, a 39.4% rise.
- Typical customers face a $9.04 monthly increase on July 1, equal to 7.65%, adding about $313 annually over pre-May 1 costs.
- This escalation reflects ongoing rate adjustments amid credit downgrade concerns and efforts to increase transparency through quarterly updates.
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NorthWestern Energy announces another rate increase
Average electric customers will likely pay an additional $9 — for a total of around $127 — starting July 1
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