NorthWestern, once a holding company for several energy-related businesses, is now blowing in one direction only -- providing power and gas through regulated utilities. Through its NorthWestern Energy subsidiary, the company provides electricity and natural gas to about 678,200 customers in Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In Montana it delivers electricity to approximately 344,500 customers in 187 communities and surrounding rural areas, 15 rural electric cooperatives, and in Wyoming to Yellowstone National Park. NorthWestern delivers gas to 184,300 customers in 105 Montana communities. It also distributes natural gas to 86,700 customers in 60 Nebraska communities and four South Dakota communities.