BUTTE, Mont. -- Keeping the lights on is always a top priority for homes and businesses around the Treasure State. But pending a discussion in Helena, your next monthly power bill could end up costing you a couple dollars more.

In Helena on Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission heard a proposal from NorthWestern Energy to raise its rates for providing electricity and other forms of power to customers.

NorthWestern Energy is looking for a permanent 25% rate increase after the PSC had approved an interim increase of around 12% in fall of 2022.

Estimates say that the increase could result in the average residential customer paying an extra $300 per year, and businesses would likely pay even more.

As one business partner says, it's necessary for maintaining high-quality service.


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Dirty bastards. My bill is already averaging about $100 higher per month than last during the Trump years.

I’m up 40% from last year…already

Lame

I am up quite a bit higher as well.

let's go, Tesla Solar! Get up here.

Some areas in MT are paying close to what we pay in Rural Alaska.

State of Montana should never have sold Montana power.