Basin Weighs Rate Increase: What It Could Mean for HCE Members
Written on 10/01/2025
At Hill County Electric, one of our responsibilities is keeping members informed about changes that may affect your electric bill.While nothing has been finalized yet, we want to share early news about discussions happening at Basin Electric Power…
Supporting Renewable Energy While Ensuring Fairness for All
Written on 09/01/2025
At Hill County Electric, we’re proud to serve members who care deeply about where their electricity comes from—and how it’s delivered. Whether you power your home entirely through the cooperative or generate part of your energy with renewables,…
Important Update for Net Metering Members
Written on 08/01/2025
Effective September 1, 2025
Hill County Electric (HCE) is making an adjustment to the monthly base charge for net metering accounts.
What’s Changing:
The monthly base charge will increase from $40 to $100.
Annual netting of kilowatt-hours will…
Verona Substation: Permanent Repairs Completed.
Written on 08/01/2025
In last November’s newsletter, we shared details about the emergency work at our Verona Substation following a bushing failure that led to a 30-hour outage. Recently, our members had another extended power outage while we performed additional…
HCE Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Written on 07/11/2025
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that Hill County Electric (HCE) will hold a public meeting as required by HB 490 as it passed in the 2025 Montana Legislative session. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the HCE Wildfire…