NorthWestern Corp
NorthWestern Energy Data Preview
In 2023, NorthWestern disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
NorthWestern also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Finally, NorthWestern also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate NorthWestern's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into NorthWestern's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, NorthWestern disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it produced. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the NorthWestern's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies. a
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by NorthWestern to produce energy?
In 2023, NorthWestern's energy production came primarily from a
- Hydropower (42.17%)
- Coal (39.04%)
- Natural Gas (11.65%)
How diverse is NorthWestern’s energy production mix?
In 2023, NorthWestern produced energy using 5 different sources or generation technologies. While moderately diverse, the production mix shows a partial dependence on Hydropower (42.17%). a
NorthWestern's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into NorthWestern's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, NorthWestern reported total energy inflows of 31.18 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 9.98 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 21.2 million Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 67.98%, reflecting a 466.96% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022) and a 117.74% percentage point increase since 2019. a
These consistent increases, both year-over-year and over the longer term, suggest that NorthWestern is actively strengthening its energy autonomy. The company appears to be making deliberate, sustained investments in internal energy production, possibly to improve energy security, reduce reliance on volatile external markets, or support broader sustainability goals.
NorthWestern's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased