Energy Share of Montana

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406/442-4900
318 N. Last Chance Gulch
Suite 2B
Helena, MT 59601

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Energy Share of Montana is a private nonprofit organization. Our primary purpose is to help Montanans faced with energy emergencies meet their needs and move towards self-reliance. Since its inception in 1982 Energy Share has distributed 14.4 million dollars in energy assistance to more than 44,000 families.

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Energy Share raises and distributes funds in the private sector to help people facing emergency situations with their energy costs. Every November we initiate a Public Relations campaign to inform people of what we do, how they can help and/or how they can apply for assistance. All Montanans will find Energy Share donation envelopes or pledge cards in their utility bill or Rural Montana electric cooperative magazine in November. Private donations are usually used in the area from which they came. For example, if you live in Billings and donate $100 to Energy Share, one hundred percent of that gift will be used in the Billings area to help someone in need.

In addition to raising and distributing contributions from individuals, Energy Share works with utilities and cooperatives around the state to implement low-income universal system benefits (USB) programs.

Bill Assistance
One of the chief ways we help people is with their heating bills. Often, families who live from paycheck to paycheck face some type of financial emergency when an unexpected expense occurs. This could be something like a vehicle breaking down, lay-off from employment, or medical expenses.

Furnace Safety
We administer two programs funded by Energy West and MDU for their customers who have unsafe furnaces or water heaters. We have the appliance examined and either repair it if possible, or replace it if necessary.

Weatherization
Energy West funds this program for their customers to maximize energy savings by performing cost-effective weatherization measures in the homes of qualifying Energy West customers.

Help a Neighbor
One hundred percent of private donations are used to help Montanans who are facing energy emergencies. The majority of donations are returned to the area from which they came so when you donate to Energy Share, you are truly helping a neighbor. Click here for more information on how to help a neighbor keep their heat on.

Endowment
Looking to the future, the Energy Share Board of Directors established an endowment in 1997. The purpose of the endowment is to fund the future heating needs of low income Montanans.

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