Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. We are a non-profit cooperative utility owned, operated, and supported by our Members.

04/30/2026

Drone Aerial Inspection of Overhead Power Lines: South Roundup

Fergus Electric has contracted Skyline Aviation, LLC to conduct an aerial drone patrol over our entire South Roundup substation. The patrols are planned to start today, April 29th. During these patrols, we will be recording the powerlines to identify any potential maintenance issues that require attention. The patrol is expected to last over the next three to four weeks.

Aerial inspections will take place on weekdays and weekends. If you have a locked gate or have any questions, please contact our Lewistown office at (406) 538-3465

04/30/2026

Re: Aerial inspection of overhead electrical facilities

In 2021, Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. launched its aerial inspection program to visually inspect our overhead facilities. The drone operator flies the aircraft from pole-to-pole recording video footage. From the camera’s vantage point, we can identify various maintenance concerns that need addressed, such as chipped or broken insulators, loose or missing hardware, and vegetation issues. Using the information gleaned from the videos, we create service orders and then schedule a crew to take care of the maintenance. Our proactive line inspection program and subsequent maintenance help to ensure reliable service for years to come.

Fergus Electric is impressed with the program’s success and have hired Skyline Aviation, LLC to use drone technology to help inspect the overhead facilities across our service territory. The drone operator will record video of the powerline owned and maintained by Fergus Electric and will stop at the meter base. The video footage will be used for internal purposes only. Line maintenance is targeted to decrease the risk of fire, improve system reliability and increase the longevity of our vast electric system.

If you have any questions, issues or concerns, please call Bret Ophus at (406) 538-3465.

Free Wood Chips Available!Spring has arrived. We have a nice supply of free wood chips available. Wood chips are availab...
04/14/2026

Free Wood Chips Available!

Spring has arrived. We have a nice supply of free wood chips available.

Wood chips are available on a first come, first served basis. The wood chips are piled on the west (office) side of our Lewistown building near the solar panels.

Use wood chips to mulch around your trees, flower and garden beds.

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. 406-538-3465

03/13/2026

Power is restored in the Roundup area.

Thank you for your patience. We appreciate it!

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

03/13/2026

Outage South Roundup

Snow and ice are building on the power lines and we have an outage in the South Roundup substation area. Our linemen are patrolling the area. Once they locate the problem, they will work to resolve the issue and restore power.

If you see a tree in the line or broken poles and/or wires, stay away from the power line and call Fergus Electric at (406) 538-3465 to report what you have found.

Thank you!

03/13/2026

Nihill Outage Update:

The Nihill outage will last another two to three hours. We hope all power will be restored by 11:00 p.m. tonight.

Extensive testing on the substation equipment needs to be finished, and the test results need to be positive, before reenergizing everything. Once we receive passing test results, we will turn on the power lines coming out of the substation to your homes.

We appreciate and thank you for your continuing patience with this matter.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

03/12/2026

Power Outage Notification:

Our power supplier will have the power off for approximately 3 hours to make needed repairs in the Nihill Substation.

The power outage will affect Fergus Electric’s members located on the south side of the Belt and Snowy Mountains, north of Harlowton.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

03/12/2026

Fergus Electric Co-op members may be experiencing wind-related power bumps. If your power goes out and stays out, please call Fergus Electric Co-op at (406) 538-3465.

We are aware of some isolated outages in the area that our linemen are responding to.

We are also aware that all of Musselshell is currently without power.

Please call Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. at (406) 538-3465 to report broken power poles, trees in the line, downed power lines, and power outages.

Please stay away from downed power lines and call Fergus Electric.

Attention Fergus Electric Cooperative District 2 and District 4 Members:
03/10/2026

Attention Fergus Electric Cooperative District 2 and District 4 Members:

01/15/2026

Power Outage Update: RESTORED

Power is restored to the Ruby Gulch, Heath, and Harlowton areas.

If you do not currently have power, please call Fergus Electric.

Thank you.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

01/15/2026

Power Outage in Heath, Ruby Gulch and Harlowton areas

Fergus Electric Co-op is aware of power outages affecting members in the Heath, Ruby Gulch and Harlowton areas. Our transmission provider has located the issue that is affecting the Heath and Ruby Gulch areas and anticipates having power restored between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. They are patrolling the Harlowton area searching for the problem.

As additional information becomes available, we will provide updates.

Thank you.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

Address

84423 US Highway 87
Lewistown, MT
59457

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(406) 538-3465

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