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Energy Solutions

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You Have More Energy Choices Than Ever Before As your Co-op, our goal is to be your trusted energy advisor. Flathead Electric Cooperative wants to provide information to help you, our member-owners, make the best decisions and investments to power your home and business. Our energy advisors are available to assist you with your […]

Who We Are

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[…] A cooperative business owned and governed by its members. Providing electric service the cooperative way distinguishes electric cooperatives from investor-owned and municipal electric utilities. Flathead Electric is a not-for-profit cooperative that operates for the benefit of its members, rather than investors. Our members, staff, and trustees are all part of the community we serve. Our […]

Metering Requirements

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[…] 320 Services Electric meters are supplied and owned by Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) Meter bases are the responsibility and property of the member Meter bases that do not meet the requirements listed below will not be approved to be energized. Meter FEC’s Property Meter BaseMember’s Property Voltage: 120/240 100 amp rating: Common on older […]

How We Provide Power

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Where Does Your Electricity Come From? While many utilities struggle to find a clean, reliable, and affordable power supply, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s members in Northwest Montana enjoy the benefits of hydropower generated by the Federal Columbia River Power System through the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). As a result of being served primarily by hydropower, […]

Systems for Your Home or Business

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[…] by the homeowner, the extra kilowatts are fed onto the utility’s grid. Net Metering System Uses renewable resources as fuel, I.e., solar, wind, hydropower, biomass or a nother alternative generation system pre-approved by the utility. Has a generating capacity of less than 50 kilowatts (kW). Is located on the member-generator’s premises. Operates in parallel […]

Trees/Net Metering/Standby Generation

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[…] contacting FEC’s energy services department at (406) 751-4483 (ask for energy services). Outbuildings An outbuilding is a stand-alone structure which is located on residential property and is not a living space. Typical outbuildings are: Barns Pump houses Garages Shops Storage sheds Etc. If you wish to install a separate service to your outbuilding or […]

EV Charging Assistant

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[…] cycle.  Request to Participate Frequently Asked Questions Why is the Co-op spending member dollars to incentivize EV owners? Our area’s electrical grid benefits when any member ( not just an EV-owning member) shifts their demand for electricity to off-peak demand hours. That’s because when the Co-op purchases power from its wholesale power provider (Bonneville […]

Home

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[…] generators, solar panels, battery storage, or electric vehicles impact your energy use. Who We Are Community. Innovation. Reliability. Our Mission The mission of Flathead Electric Cooperative, a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, is to provide competitive and reliable services, achieve the highest level of member satisfaction, and enhance the quality of life in our communities. We […]

Smart Thermostats

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When installed and programmed correctly, the right thermostat can save energy and help lower electrical demand. For members with electric heat, Flathead Electric Co-op offers rebates on the purchase of smart thermostats and line voltage thermostats. To be eligible for a rebate, the installed thermostat(s) must be on the Bonneville Power Administration’s Qualified Product […]