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NW Energy: Fuse failure during "high electricity demand" caused Billings power outage

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After initially citing a crash, NorthWestern Energy now says a fuse failure caused the Annafeld outage.

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After initially citing a crash, NorthWestern Energy now says a fuse failure caused the Annafeld outage.

12 days ago

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KBZK broke the news 12 days ago on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

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About 500 customers lost power for roughly six hours after a fuse failed during high demand, and crews reconfigured equipment before restoring service.