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I’m out, but my neighbor isn’t. Why?

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The cause of the outage might be in your home and not on the Co-op's side of the meter. Please check your fuses and breakers before you report a power outage. If the outage is on the Co-op's side of [...]

What options do I have to pay my utility bill?

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Flathead Electric is pleased to offer a number of fee-free ways to pay your electric bill. We accept cash, check and credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express). In person payments are accepted at Kalispell and Libby office locations. [...]

Wildfire Mitigation

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[…] & Print Documents for Quick Reference Living with Fire: Homeowners’ Guide for Montana (PDF) Ready, Set, Go Montana Guide (PDF) Access Helpful Web Content Flathead County Fire Service Area Website Firesafe Flathead Website National Weather Service – Red Flag Warning Map Request A Wildfire Preparedness Site Visit Reduce Your Wildfire RiskDNRC Site Visit […]

Why do electric utilities prune trees?

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It’s a matter of safety and providing reliable power for the members we serve. Safety—Utility vegetation maintenance reduces electric hazard risk to the public by: Providing separation between wires and vegetation to eliminate potential electrical shock Reducing potential wildfire hazards from [...]

Why does my power sometimes blink?

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A “blink” is: a brief momentary interruption in service a normal part of a power delivery system that serves an important purpose Despite our best maintenance efforts, strong winds can cause trees to make contact with wires. As the electric system [...]

Co-op Connection

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Get to know the people working for you. Meet Suzanne Childers, Compliance Administrator.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

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Residential: All utilities, including Flathead Electric, are mandated by the federal government to require a credit check through your Social Security number. This credit check will determine if a minimum deposit of $150 is required. If deposit is required, it [...]

Electrical Equipment on Your Property

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[…] work. We respect your privacy and right for security as a property owner, and we will only access our equipment when necessary to provide reliable and safe service to our members. Padmount Transformers Flathead Electric crews need room to work safely around padmount transformers. Please keep shrubs and fences 10 feet away from the […]