US EditionNorthWestern Energy Implements Temporary Electricity Rate Reduction
MONTANA, JUL 8 – NorthWestern Energy agreed to a smaller temporary rate increase after protests and legal challenges, with average monthly bills rising to about $122 for typical customers, officials said.
- NorthWestern Energy recently lowered rates briefly for its Montana customers following criticism over a 16.8% electricity price increase implemented in May without approval from the Public Service Commission.
- The increase followed NorthWestern's use of a rarely invoked Montana law allowing self-implementation if the PSC delays over nine months, sparking public protests at a June 9 hearing in Helena.
- The utility reached an agreement on a smaller rate increase alongside the Montana Consumer Counsel and key customers, and on July 1, the all-Republican Public Service Commission approved the settlement by a 3-2 vote, replacing the previously self-imposed rates.
- With typical monthly bills for 750 kWh consumers now around $115 instead of $128, CEO Brian Bird signaled willingness to roll back rates as the PSC prepares a final ruling later this year.
- The temporary relief may lead to refunds with interest if final PSC-approved rates are lower, highlighting ongoing legal and regulatory reviews amid utility cost pressures including property tax increases.
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NorthWestern Energy implements temporary electricity rate reduction
The average electric residential customer will receive a bill of about $122.That figure would have been around $128 if NorthWestern did not implement the temporary rate, according to officials.
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The Belgrade NewsAmid power struggle, NorthWestern Energy and PSC dial back rate hike
NorthWestern’s move to roll back some of its earlier rate increase, a possibility the company’s CEO Brian Bird signaled a willingness to do last month, created confusion among the five
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