Montana’s energy future is at a crossroads.  Energy conservation and renewable energy alternatives such as wind and solar power need to take priority over new coal-fired power plants — especially the proposed HIGHWOOD GENERATING STATION near Great Falls — that Montana does not need, that increase global warming pollution, and that violate Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment. 

Montana's Governor Brian Schweitzer has made so-called “clean coal” a central focus of his energy policy.  The claim is that the technology exists, and that it has virtually no environmental impact.  But given the sheer magnitude of the proposed facilities—such as the proposed coal-to-liquids fuels refinery to be located at Malmstrom Air Force Base—and given that the technology to capture and forever sequester carbon emissions is a decade away, MEIC is carefully analyzing these claims.

On the national level, MEIC is working with a coalition of environmental organizations to promote the Cap & Dividend bill—climate change legislation that will help reduce global warming pollution while protecting the incomes and buying power of American families.

MEIC has helped form forward-looking Energy Policy in Montana on many fronts (including working with citizens, utilities, and policymakers to repair the damage caused by deregulation).  One important aspect of this effort is  Community Outreach and Education on energy issues.

• Coal-fired Power Plants
• HIGHWOOD GENERATING STATION
  
• Renewable Energy Alternatives
  
• Global Warming Pollution

• Global Warming Bills in Congress 2009
• Building Codes / Energy Efficiency
  

• Carbon Capture and Sequestration
  
• Coal-to-Liquid Fuels
• Energy Policy
• State and Federal Tax Credits Available