NorthWestern Energy encourages Montana customers worried about their ability to pay winter energy bills should reach out

From NorthWestern Energy

BUTTE — The extreme weather that gripped Montana the first half of February was immediately followed by extreme weather throughout the Midwest and resulted in temperatures that were far below normal.

Record energy demand throughout the Midwest during this time caused natural gas prices to spike. NorthWestern Energy purchased some natural gas for its Montana customers from the market and its customers will see an increase in the cost of the natural gas supply on their bills.

NorthWestern Energy Montana residential and commercial natural gas customers will see the higher...