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Half-time report

A quick update on the bad bills that have passed

Bill Stifles Small Renewables

SB 226 would unnecessarily increase costs for those who invest in small-scale renewable energy systems.

Energy Efficiency a Partisan Issue?

A bill that will lead to inefficient homes and higher monthly expenses for homeowners passes the Senate.

Major Constitutional Change Proposed

 

Energy Efficiency Under Attack

Many bills this session seek to dismantle important incentives and policies that encourage energy efficiency in Montana. The first of these, passed the Senate Energy committee today.

Trying to Fix the Board of Oil and Gas

 

The Hollow Rhetoric of Job Creation in the 2011 Legislature

Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. That is the mantra of the 2011 Legislature. It's a simple concept, and everyone supports the idea of more jobs. But the actions of the 2011 legislature don't match the rhetoric. One wonders if job creation is really a priority or if polling dictates the rhetoric and covers up legislators' true objective?

Bad energy bills this week

Two energy bills that MEIC opposes have hearings this week. Please check back here to listen to the hearings and read as we blog from the committees.

Final 2010 PSC vote

The outgoing PSC approves two important measures that will help expand energy efficiency.

Fireworks at PSC

Republican commissioners spar over the first order of business-to elect a Chair.

What to expect from the Legislature

What mayhem can we expect this session?

Fish spawning under heavy loads?

Governor Brian Schweitzer makes some interesting assumptions regarding tar sands haul

Committee Chairs

Chairs for 2011 legislature have been named.

EOB

Branded by rancher/poet/environmentalist Wallace McRae, EOB, or “East of Billings,” is a section of Montana worth knowing and saving. By Jim Jensen.

Weyburn Leaking CCS?