NorthWestern customers report ‘significant increase’ in bills; PSC reviewing complaints

Customers of NorthWestern Energy are reporting significant increases in their power bills in August 2026. The Montana Public Service Commission is reviewing complaints. (Photo by Dave Cummings/New Hampshire Bulletin)

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Montana Public Service Commission is looking into a “significant increase” in some NorthWestern Energy bills for August.

“Hundreds of NWE customers are expressing confusion about recent increases in their energy bill,” said a news release from the PSC.

PSC spokesperson Michael Turner said Wednesday the agency typically directs customers who have concerns to first contact the utility, but in this case, it is taking complaints directly.

“Given the volume of …

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