Landfill, Co-op Announce Expansion of Gas-to-Energy Plant
Understanding Your Home’s Energy Systems
Is my water heater electric or natural gas? If you do NOT receive a bill from NorthWestern Energy, then your water heating system is electric (and powered by electricity from Flathead Electric Co-op). You can spot an electric water heater by checking for electrical wiring leading to the unit and no gas piping connected to […]
Residential
Building or Remodeling A Home That Will Need New Electric Service? View our Residential Electric Service for New Construction Handbook (PDF). The procedures are subject to change. Updated: June 7, 2023 Dear Member, Flathead Electric Cooperative Inc. wants your new construction experience to be safe and enjoyable. We are continually looking to improve our processes […]
Upgrade My Service
Do you need an upgrade? When electric system designers set up service to your home or business, they do so with your end-usage in mind. If you need to add a significant amount of electric load down the road, you may need to upgrade your electric service. New electric loads may result in additional fees […]
Bylaws & Terms of Service
Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) Bylaws The following bylaws pertain to the residential electric service for new construction. The full text of FEC’s bylaws is available by request or on our Bylaws page. FEC Bylaw Article IV – Rights and Responsibilities of Members Section 1: Access to Property Section 3: Provision of Service FEC New Member […]
Tips on Preparing for Prolonged, Frigid Temperatures and Potential Power Outages
Will the loan payment be included on my electric bill?
Landfill Gas to Energy Plant
“Your garbage is producing your power.” That’s how Flathead County Public Works Director Dave Prunty describes Flathead Electric Co-op’s biomass project at the landfill. Flathead Electric and Flathead County became business partners in 2009 in creating what was the first methane gas-to-energy project in the state of Montana. The plant generates enough electricity to serve […]